Calflora Taxon Report
Plantago lanceolata  L.
English plantain, Narrow leaved plantain, Ribgrass, Ribwort
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2024 Ron Vanderhoff
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2021 Ken Lunders
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2023 Andy Ford
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2024 Ron Vanderhoff
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2020 Sandy Leatherman
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2008 Steve Matson
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2008 Steve Matson
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2023 Diana Wahl
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2016 Jim Moore
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2020 Bob Sweatt
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2024 Ron Vanderhoff
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2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Plantago lanceolata is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Genus: Plantago
Family: Plantaginaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands:
Arid West: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: wetland-riparian, weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSPlantago altissima
PLANTSPlantago lanceolata var. sphaerostachya
External links:

[Wikipedia] Eurasia native: Plantago lanceolata is native to Eurasia, but has been introduced to North America and many other parts of the world with suitable habitats. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Cal-IPC] Noxious weed: Plantago lanceolata (buckhorn plantain, English plantain) is a perennial forb/herb (family Plantaginaceae) found widespread throughout California. This plant tolerates sand, clay and serpentine soils and thrives in disturbed areas. It is also a common lawn weed. It is considered a noxious weed to both livestock and native plants. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

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