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Bracted Plantain, Large-bracted Plantain

Plantagoaristata

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Genus

Plantago (plan-TA-go)

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Species

aristata (a-ris-TAH-tuh)

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Synonym

Plantago aristata var. nuttallii

Plantago patagonica var. aristata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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jameso

Longview, TX | May 2012 | positive

I saw several in a yard in Atlanta, Texas a few days ago and spotted several caterpillars on them which I believe are buckeyes.

cherishlife

Pocola, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | negative

Arkansas has this plant listed with the plant.usda.gov site as a noxious weed.

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Bracted Plantain, Large-bracted Plantain

Plantagoaristata

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