Narrow-leaf Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Observed along a sunny trail near a riparian area in the ponderosa forest at Washington Park, Gila Co., Arizona. 8 Aug. 2015.
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FLOWERS:
The small greenish flowers occur in a short, dense spikes on 30 cm tall or taller peduncles. Below each flower are papery bracts that turn brown at maturity.
LEAVES: Long narrow leaves with five, nearly parallel veins.
PERENNIAL: Entirely herbacous, regrowing for several years from perennial root.
RANGE: Found in meadows and forest edges throughout much of North America; introduced from Europe.
FRUIT: Dry capsules with two seeds each.
UNARMED.
Plantaginaceae -- Plantain Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- Illinois Wildflowers
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search