Plantago debilis
R. Br.
Shade plantain
PlantaginaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
None known.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant. It grows in coastal and inland regions.
Australia*, Hawaii, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Tasmania*, USA,
Countries: Australia, United States
How to Identify
A herb which can grow each year from seed or keep growing from year to year. The leaves are hairy. The leaves are 3-15 cm long by 0.8-4 cm wide. They can have teeth along the edge. The flower heads are 4-10 cm long. They can become 30 cm long when fruiting.
How to Grow
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Medicinal Uses
None known.
Other Uses
None known.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Plantago debilis is a species of herb native to Australia. Common names include shade plantain and weak plantain.
Notes
The plantains or Plantaginaceae are mostly in temperate regions. There are about 165 Plantago species.
Names & Synonyms
See Plantago alpestrisPlantago varia
References (11)
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- Prodr. 425. 1810
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