Plantain (Broadleaf) (Broad-leaved Plantain, Greater Plantain, Common Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Rat-tail Plantain, Rat's Tail Plantain)

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  • Common Name: Plantain (Broadleaf) (Broad-leaved Plantain, Greater Plantain, Common Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Rat-tail Plantain, Rat's Tail Plantain)
  • Latin Name: Plantago major; Plantago media
  • Family Name: Plantaginaceae
All species of Plantain are good tortoise fodder as part of a mixed diet.  The flower stamens are a creamy-white, giving 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 different plants.

See also Ribwort Plantain, Buck's Horn Plantain, and Plantain.
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