Plantago major is a herbaceous, perennial plant with a rosette of leaves 15–30 centimetres (6–12 inches) in diameter. Each leaf is oval-shaped, 5–20 cm (2–8 in) long and 4–9 cm (1+1⁄2–3+1⁄2 in) … See more

Broadleaf plantain is not closely related to the fruit also known as plantain, which is a kind of banana.
There are three subspecies:
• Plantago major … See more

The plant is native to most of Europe and northern and central Asia, but has widely naturalised elsewhere in the world.
Plantago major grows in lawns and fields, along roadsides, and in other areas that have been disturbed by humans. It does particularly well in See more

The mature plant contains pliable and tough fibres that can be used in survival situations to make small cords, fishing line, sutures, or braiding.
Some cultivars are planted as ornamentals in gardens, including 'Rubrifolia' with purple leaves, and … See more

• Growing in crack in sidewalk
• Close-up of reduced, grass-like flowers
• Developing fruits
• Cultivar 'Rubrifolia' See more

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