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Greater plantain

The broadleaf plantain, white man’s footprint, waybread, or greater plantain, The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten. Plantain leaves were used commonly in folk medicine for skin poultices on wounds, sores, or insect stings. The root was used for fever and respiratory infections.

Latin Name: Plantago major

Common Name(s): Broadleaf Plantain

Plant Type: Perennial

Colour:

Brown, Green

Height:

15cm

Flowering Time:

April - September

Category:

Description

This grass species is not normally available out of a seed mix but can be contract grown in plugs if required.

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Additional information

Flowering Time

April, September

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Plant Type