Latin name: Plantago arenaria Waldst. & Kit. Pronunciation: plan-TAY-go ar-en-AR-ee-a Common name: Sand plantain Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantago) Habitat: Sandy disturbed areas to 750', South Coast, other locations as an escape, naturalized from Eurasia Blooming period: July to November Name derivations: 1) Plantago 2) arenaria NOTE: Also known by the names P. indica and P. psyllium, often used for bird seed and poultry feed |
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