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largebracted plantain
Scientific Name: Plantago aristata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Largebracted Plantain (Plantago aristata)
Plantago aristata, commonly known as largebracted plantain or bracted plantain, is a member of the Plantaginaceae family (Plantain Family). Other common names include Buckthorn, Bottlebrush plantain, and Western Buckhorn.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has narrow leaves and spikes with long bracts.
- It is an annual herb, potentially found in gardens or disturbed areas.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Plantago aristata Michx.
- Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)
- Synonyms: Plantago aristata var. nuttallii, Plantago patagonica var.
- Other Common Names: largebracted plantain, bracted plantain, Buckthorn, Bottlebrush plantain, Western Buckhorn, Bristly Buckhorn, Western Ripple Grass, Awl-aster, Subulate-bracted Aster.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern and central United States.
- Found in open fields and disturbed areas, including roadsides and trails.
- Prefers sandy, disturbed habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual or winter annual herb.
- Typically lacks a stem.
- Grows to a small size as a herb.
- Inflorescence is about 4 cm long with long bract spikes sticking out.
- Has narrow leaves.
- Flowers are small and whitish.
Ecological Role
- Frequently appears in disturbed locations and can be considered a weed.
Quirky Facts
- One observer initially mistook it for some kind of orchid!
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden New York Metropolitan Flora Project (NYMF) Plantago aristata Photo Page
- Discover Life: Ecology, identification and distribution of Plantago aristata
- www.invasive.org/browse/subject.cfm?sub=6197
- Dave's Garden for gardening tips and ideas