species 130,354 observations
Greater Plantain
Plantago major
Field notes
Plantago major, the greater plantain, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Eurasia and temperate Africa, and widely naturalised elsewhere.
Greater plantain is not closely related to the fruit also known as plantain, which is a type of banana.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ruby Tiger Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth, Bristly Cutworm Moth, Bedstraw Hawkmoth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Northern Plantain Flea Beetle
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher, Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bristle Sweat Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Resists
- Salt
- Plant type
- Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension.