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coast plantain
Scientific Name: Plantago bigelovii
Family: Plantaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Coast Plantain (Plantago elongata) and Other Plantain Varieties
This page explores various plants known as "plantain," including Coast Plantain (Plantago elongata) and related species. It's important to note that "plantain" can refer to different plants, including a starchy, less sweet variety of banana (Musa sp.).
Considerations for Pets
- Some plantains are commonly found in cultivated fields and lawns, potentially increasing exposure for pets that spend time outdoors.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Plantago elongata is specifically mentioned.
- Common Names: Coast Plantain, Annual Coast Plantain, Coastal Plantain, Broadleaf plantain.
- Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)
- Other Species Mentioned:
- Plantago major (Broadleaf Plantain, Common Plantain)
- Plantago lanceolata (Narrowleaf Plantain)
- Plantago subnuda (Tall Coastal Plantain)
- Plantago bigelovii ssp. bigelovii (Coast Plantain)
- Plantago bigelovii ssp. californica (Coast Plantain)
- Plantago coronopus (Buckhorn Plantain)
- Plantago erecta (Dwarf Plantain)
- Plantago maritima (Goose Tongue or Coast Plantain)
- Synonyms: The text refers to "names for this taxon" and includes references to Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) and uBio.
Distribution and Habitat
- Coast Plantain (Plantago elongata): The name suggests a coastal habitat.
- Other Plantains:
- Native to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the US.
- Alaska plantain grows in moist to wet meadows, shorelines, tidal marshes, and bogs at low elevations.
- Seaside plantain grows along sandy and gravelly beaches and in salt marshes.
- Narrowleaf plantain was introduced from Eurasia and photographed along the northern California coast.
- Moore's Plantain is mostly found on the west coast of a single location.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual or perennial herb.
- Some plantain species are described as "bristly."
- Common Plantain is a perennial with leafless stalks, which can grow up to 30 cm in height.
Ecological Role
- Narrowleaf plantain was introduced from Eurasia.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Associated with nematodes in the Ivory Coast in the context of banana plantain (Musa paradisiaca) crops.
- Plantain can deplete lipids, according to animal studies.
Plantain as Food
- Plantains are used in the Ivory Coast dish aloco as the main ingredient.
- Fried plantains are covered in an onion-tomato sauce, often with grilled fish.
- Every country in Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Cameroon, Liberia, Ivory Coast) has its own range of fried plantains.
- Alloco: Traditional Ivory Coast plantain recipe, consisting of plantain bananas fried in palm or peanut oil and served as a vegetable side dish with a hot pepper.
- Baked Plantain Loaf: A recipe from "A Taste of Africa" by Dorinda Hafner (Ivory Coast).
- Cayeye, also called Mote de Guineo, is a traditional Colombian dish from the Caribbean Coast of the country.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio