Plantago lanceolata
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- plan-TAY-go lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh
- Description
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A common edible weed in the plantain family Plantag.
Each flower is replaced by a seed capsule of an ovoid or oblongoid shape. The capsule splits on the lower portion, releasing 2 small seeds. The seeds are dark brown or black and indented on one side.
A hermaphrodite (both male and female organs) plant that is pollinated by wind, flies, and beetles.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Plantago
- Species:
- lanceolata
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe, including Britain
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts wildlife
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Weed
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- 1-2 smooth, boat-shaped, gel-type substance
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Bisexual, inconspicuous corolla 4-lobed, tubular.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Linear
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Stalked, erect. Margins are sparsely toothed, parallel-veined.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- 6 to 18", slightly furrowed or angular, scattered hairs near the base.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Woodland
- Design Feature:
- Mass Planting
- Problems:
- Weedy
