Plantago lanceolata

English Plantain, Narrowleaf Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Buckhorn

What makes Plantago lanceolata so endearing is its simple elegance. With its greenish-brown flowers, it is often overlooked, even though it is commonly found in urban areas.

Plantago lanceolata by the wayside

Its original range covers most European countries, extending as far as North Africa and Asia to India (source).

Because Plantago lanceolata was and is cultivated as a medicinal herb, it has also spread to other regions and can be found growing wild in Australia, North America, and Central America.

Family: Plantaginaceae

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Plantago lanceolata

Categories: Brown & Green Flowers | White flowers | Wildflowers |

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