Plantain (Ribwort) (Narrowleaf Plantain, Narrow Leaf Plantain, English Plantain)
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- Common Name: Plantain (Ribwort) (Narrowleaf Plantain, Narrow Leaf Plantain, English Plantain)
- Latin Name: Plantago lanceolata
- Family Name: Plantaginaceae
This Plantain is probably the most easily recognised of all the Plantain species and is good tortoise fodder as part of a mixed diet. The flower stamens are a creamy-white, giving this Plantain the appearance of having a white flower when in fact it is brown.
Do not confuse with the fruit, Plantain, or Water Plantain which are both different plants.
See also Broadleaf Plantain, Buck's Horn Plantain and Plantain.
Do not confuse with the fruit, Plantain, or Water Plantain which are both different plants.
See also Broadleaf Plantain, Buck's Horn Plantain and Plantain.
