Plantago media
Plantain bâtard
Hoary Plantain
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | brown |
| Flower size | 3mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 20-50 cm |
Description
The leafless flower spike is much longer than the leaves.
Flowers
Dense tall spikes with pinkish-white stamens, fragrant.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Rosette of oval pointed leaves with parallel veins, narrowing to a short stalk; hairy.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: containing numerous small, oval seeds.
Edible
Leaves.
Medical
Leaves: have wound healing properties.
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