
Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
Ribwort plantain, also known as Ribleaf, English plantain, Buckhorn plantain
Ribwort plantain is recognizable by its parallel-veined leaves and thrives in various habitats with adequate sunlight. Its flower heads are used in traditional British children's games. The plant serves as an important food source: its seeds feed songbirds, while rabbits and deer consume its leaves.
Key Facts About Ribwort plantain
Attributes of Ribwort plantain
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
5 cm to 50 cm
Spread
15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Brown White
Scientific Classification of Ribwort plantain
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Plantain
Genus
Plantains
Species
Ribwort plantain