Plantago major
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Plantago major

common plantain

  family plantaginaceae 
  genus plantago 

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Identification
Genus  Plantago Species  major Variety  Cultivar  Common names  common plantain Family  PLANTAGINACEAE Specimen number  S13781 Data source  Allergy p285;MedPl p249
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Decumbent Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen  Light Hay fever season  Jan 01 - Dec 31 Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  vulnerary   heals bones   expectorant   decongestant   antidiarrheal   irritable bowel relief Medicinal parts  Leaves Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  Plantago major has herbal applications as a vulnerary, as a bone healer, as an expectorant and as a decongestant. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. This plant doesn't really have a "season" for hay fever pollen; it tends to produce wind borne pollen almost year-round.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Plantago major is a wildflower that occurs throughout US.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes 

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