Page author: David Giblin
Plantago arenaria
sand plantain
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland southwestern Washington; British Columbia to California, also in Idaho and central and eastern North America.
Habitat: Sandy areas of roadsides, fields, wastelots, and other disturbed areas.
Flowers: June-October
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Plantago arenaria Waldst. & Kit.
Publication: Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 51, t. 51. 1799-1802. 1799.
Publication: Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 51, t. 51. 1799-1802. 1799.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Plantago indica L.
Plantago psyllium L., illegitimate name [HC]
Plantago scabra Moench
Plantago psyllium L., illegitimate name [HC]
Plantago scabra Moench
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Plantago arenaria in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Plantago arenaria checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Plantago arenaria information.
E-Flora BC: Plantago arenaria atlas page.
CalPhotos: Plantago arenaria photos.
USDA Plants: Plantago arenaria information.
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