Plantain

By Admin, on January 18th, 2012

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Plantago major

Common Name: Common Plantain.

Family: Plantaginaceae.

Habitats: A common garden weed, particularly in lawns. Rarely in grassy places.

Range: Most of Europe, including Britain, to northern and central Asia.

Physical Characteristics

Plantago major is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). . . . → Read More: Plantain

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Ribwort

By Admin, on January 16th, 2012

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Plantago lanceolata

Common Name: Ribwort Plantain.

Family: Plantaginaceae.

Habitats: Grassland, roadsides etc, a common weed of lawns and cultivated ground, on neutral and basic soils.

Range: Europe, including Britain, from Iceland south and east to Spain, northern and central Asia.

Physical Characteristics

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Plantain

By Asst Editor Di P, on December 6th, 2010

Plantain plant

Scientific name

Plantago lanceolata

Strengths Fast establishing. Tolerant of drought and low fertility. Excellent feeding value including summer. Limitations Susceptible to broad leaf herbicides. Slow growth in winter. Plant description

Plant:

Erect, leafy, perennial herb with a deep, dense, branching fibrous root system.

Leaves:

Rosette of broad . . . → Read More: Plantain

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