Common Names
Band Aid Plant, Buckthorn Plantain, Che Qian Zi, Ribwort, Lance-Leaf Plantain, White Man’s Foot, Wegbrade, Waybread, English Plantain, Lamb’s Tongue, Snake Plantain, Wild Sago
About This Plant
Plantain is one of the most ubiquitous plants found the world over. It is hardy and tolerant of repeated trampling and mowing and can grow in compacted soil where other plants often can’t. It is commonly found in yards, along trails, abandoned lots, along roadsides, and in open fields where livestock is frequently disturbing the ground. It is considered an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams and Narrow-Leaf Plantain has been found in western Norway from the Early Neolithic onwards. It is considered Read More