Red-Seeded Plantain, Redseed Plantain

Plantago rhodosperma

Family: Plantanginaceae

Plant Description: Annual to 35 cm high with oblanceolate to obovate leaves in basal rosettes, 3-16 cm long. Flowers densely spicate, the corolla lobes 2-3 mm long, creamy; mostly hidden in bracts.

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Field Identification: Low-growing, basal leaves inflorescence standing out above.

Occurrence: Comon on clay or heavier sands in openings, prairies, and disturbed.

Bloom Period: March – May

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