Plantago major
Grand Plantain
Greater Plantain
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | brown |
| Flower size | 3 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Ovate |
| Height | 30-38 cm |
Description
Trampling of livestock leads to compacted soil that favours Plantago major.
Flowers
The flowers on cylindrical spikes are numerous, yellowish-green with lilac anthersupper fertile part of the stamen containing the pollen, becoming yellow with age.
Leaves
Ovate leaf is egg-shaped, wider at base. Basal rosette, egg-shaped, broad, pointed on long stalks, undulated margins, 7 pronounced veins, 5-20 cm.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: containing numerous small, oval seeds.
Medical
Leaves: traditionally to treat wounds, ulcers, bites or diarrhoea. It destroys a wide range of micro-organisms and stimulates the healing process. Seeds: for constipation.
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