Bracted Plantain, Large-Bracted Plantain

Plantago aristata Michx.

Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

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Bracted Plantain:  (pp.  270-271, Weeds of the Northeast; mentioned on pp. 391, Weeds of the Great Plains)

·         has very slender leaves  held more upright than buckhorn plantain

·         inflorescence spike is longer than buckhorn plantain, and prominent leafy bracts protrude beyond flowers

·         inflorescence also has conspicuous white hairs on the bracts

·         found on dry, neutral to alkaline soils; can tolerate close mowing

·         woolly plantain appears similar, but lacks the prominent bracts found on bracted plantain