Plantago major (weed)
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Plantago major (weed) L. - (broadleaf plantain)
This plant is believed to be native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia, but is now widely distributed. It is a very common weed on lawns, but also affects crops like cereals, soybeans or vegetables. In some areas it is regarded as an environmental weed.
The plant consists of a low-growing rosette of broad basal leaves, each about 10-15 cm long and with smooth margins. From the rosette one or several flowering stalks develop with small greenish-brown flowers. The flowers are wind-pollinated and one plant can produce more than 10,000 tiny seeds.
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| • Deutsch: | Grosser Wegerich |
| • English: | broadleaf plantain |
| • Français: | grand plantain |
Synonyms:
Plantago intermedia
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