Plantago lanceolata - Ribwort plantain

Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a perennial herb with edible young leaves and seed, used medicinally as a wound-healing astringent for cuts, stings, and respiratory complaints.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Plantago spp. - Plantain
• Herb
• Perennial

Footnotes

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