Plantago major
Plantago major broadleaf plantain
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Introduced from Europe, this plant is a common sight in urban landscapes as well as in old fields and roadsides. Its broad, oval leaves are ribbed and sit on trough-like stems. The inflorescence is long and tightly packed.
Habitat & Range
Roadsides, waste grounds, lawns.
Present in most of the state, except a few central counties.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers June to September.
Plantago major broadleaf plantain
Plantago major gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
broadleaf plantain
common plantain
white-man's foot
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