Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
EdibleZones 3–10groundcoverherb
Plantago lanceolata is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is known by the common names ribwort plantain, narrowleaf plantain, English plantain, ribleaf, lamb's tongue, and buckhorn. It is a common weed on cultivated or disturbed land.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.3 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–10
- Layers
- groundcover, herb
Functional roles
dynamic-accumulatormedicinalwildlife
Propagation
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seedeasy
When: Self-seeds readily
Common meadow herb; deep roots, mineral-rich leaves, and a classic remedy for stings.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.