

How to identify Common plantain (Plantago major)
Common plantain, also known as Broadleaf plantain, Snakeroot
Common plantain is an herbaceous perennial with a rosette of broad, green leaves that lie close to the ground. It typically grows in human-disturbed areas such as fields and roadsides. The leaves are ovate, with parallel venation and can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. The small, greenish flowers emerge on a spike up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. Common plantain can tolerate heavy foot traffic and compacted soil. Its hardy seed production ensures wide dispersal, and it is a common sight in lawns.
Rosette of broad, ovate leaves close to the ground.
Small, greenish flowers on a tall spike.
Dry egg-shaped capsule splitting to reveal glossy seeds.
Leaves with parallel stringy veins and ribbed texture.
Under 12-inch erect unbranched stem with cluster of flowers.
The leaves of common plantain are arranged in a rosette, lying close to the ground. They are broadly lance to egg-shaped with an acute apex, measuring 2 to 8 inches (5 to 20 cm) long and 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) wide. The upper surface is medium green and glabrous to sparsely canescent, while the lower surface is light green and finely pubescent along the veins. Each leaf has five to seven prominent, stringy veins that start at the base and run parallel to each other, creating a ribbed texture.
The flowers of common plantain are small and greenish-brown with prominent white to purple stamens. Arranged in dense cylindrical spikes that can be 6-18 inches (15-45 cm) long, these inconspicuous flowers bloom from April to September. The inflorescences are narrow, spike-like, emerging from the center of the plant, and each spike is tightly packed with tiny greenish-white flowers that later develop into seeds along the flower stem.
The stem of common plantain is an erect structure standing under 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It is leafless and unbranched, characterized by its smooth texture and green coloration. The stem terminates in a cluster of small, inconspicuous flowers. This linear, upright form is a key identifying feature, distinguishing it from more branched or leafy stems of similar plants.
The fruit of common plantain is a dry, egg-shaped capsule measuring 3-5 mm (0.12-0.2 inches) long. When ripe, the capsule splits horizontally at its center, revealing 6-20 glossy, ridged seeds. These seeds exhibit a rich brown hue and irregular shapes, and are favored as a food source by local wildlife.
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Scientific Classification of Common plantain