Broadleaf Plantain
Plantago major
Family: PlantaginaceaeNative: Europe and Northern and Central AsiaIdentified: Apr 4, 2026
A low-growing perennial herb with broad, oval-to-elliptic, leathery green leaves that grows in a basal rosette. The leaves have prominent parallel veins and long petioles.
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This is a hardy, opportunistic plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate compacted, poor quality soil. It requires minimal care other than occasional watering during extreme drought and thrives when left undisturbed in lawns or gardens.