Plantago debilis
R. Br.
Shade plantain
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPlantago debilis is a species of herb native to Australia. Common names include shade plantain and weak plantain.
Description
A herb which can grow each year from seed or keep growing from year to year. The leaves are hairy. The leaves are 3-15 cm long by 0.8-4 cm wide. They can have teeth along the edge. The flower heads are 4-10 cm long. They can become 30 cm long when fruiting.
Edible Uses
None known.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
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Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in coastal and inland regions.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Hawaii, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Tasmania*, USA,
Cultivation
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Other Uses
None known.
Notes
The plantains or Plantaginaceae are mostly in temperate regions. There are about 165 Plantago species.
Synonyms
References (11)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 146
- Curtis, W.M., 1993, The Student's Flora of Tasmania. Part 3 St David's Park Publishing, Tasmania, p 560
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1997, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 7. Lothian. p 362
- Flora of Australia Volume 49, Oceanic Islands 1, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra. (1994) p 327
- Hunter, J. T. & Sheringham, P., 2006, Vegetation and Floristics of Melville Range Nature Reserve. A Report to the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service. p 178
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- Low, T., 1991, Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australian Nature FieldGuide, Angus & Robertson. p 97
- Low, T., 1991, Wild Herbs of Australia and New Zealand. Angus & Robertson. p 50
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 133
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 457
- Prodr. 425. 1810
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 44
