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Plantago media
  • Hoary Plantain

a perennial member of the Plantago genus in the family Plantaginaceae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline,very alkaline
    Acid to Very alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 6
    Zone 6
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Plantago media has 0 edible uses listed
Plantago media has 0 material uses listed
Plantago media has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Young leaves - raw or cooked[1]. The very young leaves have a fairly mild flavour but with a slight bitterness[K]. Used in salads before they become tough[1]. The inflorescence is sweet and is sucked by children[2][3].

Flowers

Unknown use

Leaves

Unknown use

Material uses

The leaves are a cure for blight on fruit trees[4].

Unknown part

Fungicide

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The leaves, flowering stems and roots are somewhat astringent, deobstruent, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, haemostatic, refrigerant and vulnerary[5][1]. They are applied externally to skin inflammations, malignant ulcers, cuts etc[5][1]. A mouthwash made from the leaves helps to relieve toothache and a distilled water is a good eyewash[1].

The seeds are demulcent and laxative[5][1].

Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut, acting as a bulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes[6]. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds[6].

Unknown part

Astringent
Demulcent
Deobstruent
Depurative
Diuretic
Expectorant
Haemostatic
Laxative
Odontalgic
Ophthalmic
Refrigerant

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. A sowing can be made outdoors in situ in mid to late spring if you have enough seeds.

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Cultivation

Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny position[7].

Grows well in the spring meadow[8]. An important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterflies[9].

The flowers are sweetly scented[10].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Plantago media. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Plantago media.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Plantago media
Genus
Plantago
Family
Plantaginaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1][2][3]
Medicinal uses
[5][1][6]
Material uses & Functions
[4]
Botanic
[11][7]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
6
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
0.1 x 0.1 meters
Fertility
self fertile
Pollinators
Wind, Flies, Beetles, Bees
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.7 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (1984-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.1 Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press ISBN 0-87857-262-7 (1979-00-00)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.3 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.16.2 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
  7. ? 7.07.1 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  8. ? Baines. C. Making a Wildlife Garden. ()
  9. ? Carter D. Butterflies and Moths in Britain and Europe. Pan ISBN 0-330-26642-x (1982-00-00)
  10. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
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Article requires citationsNo +
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Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
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Has edible useUnknown use +
Has environmental toleranceMaritime exposure + and High wind +
Has fertility typeSelf fertile +, Wind +, Flies +, Beetles + and Bee +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has hardiness zone6 +
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Has material useFungicide +
Has mature height0.1 +
Has mature width0.1 +
Has medicinal partUnknown part +
Has medicinal useAstringent +, Demulcent +, Deobstruent +, Depurative +, Diuretic +, Expectorant +, Haemostatic +, Laxative +, Odontalgic +, Ophthalmic + and Refrigerant +
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Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral +, Alkaline + and Very alkaline +
Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
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Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy namePlantago media +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
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Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
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Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +