Plantago maritima var. juncoides
(Lam.) Hulten
Seaside plantain
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Albion Hodgdon Herbarium, University of New Hampshire
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Albion Hodgdon Herbarium, University of New Hampshire
Summary
Source: WikipediaPlantago maritima, the sea plantain, seaside plantain or goose tongue, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It has a subcosmopolitan distribution in temperate and Arctic regions, native to most of Europe, northwest Africa, northern and central Asia, northern North America, and southern South America.
Description
A herb.
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Edible Uses
Like samphires, the leaves of the plant are harvested to be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are also eaten raw or cooked, and can be ground into flour.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
The plantains or Plantaginaceae are mostly in temperate regions. There are about 165 Plantago species.
References (2)
- Elias, T.S. & Dykeman P.A., 1990, Edible Wild Plants. A North American Field guide. Sterling, New York p 79 (As Plantago juncoides)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Plantago juncoides)
