Common plantain, Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain

Where does Common plantain grow?

Found in: Africa, Alaska, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Belarus, Bosnia, Brazil, Britain, British Indian Ocean Terr., BIOT, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, Central Asia, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Easter Island, East Timor, Ecuador, Estonia, Eswatini, Europe, Falklands, France, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mediterranean, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, NW India, Norway, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, St Helena, St Lucia, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tibet, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, West Indies, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: Leaves reported to contain a small amount of Vitamin C. The plantains or Plantaginaceae are mostly in temperate regions. There are about 165 Plantago species.

Status: It is sold in markets in India.

Growing Common plantain, Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain

Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seeds.

Edible Uses: Young leaves are lightly cooked. Older leaves become more bitter. The leaves are used in soups. The leaves can be dipped in batter and fried over low heat. They are also used in chutney. The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat. The dried leaves are used for tea. The seeds are used to give a jelly like effect in drinks. They can be ground into a meal. The seeds yield an edible oil. The roots are eaten cooked.

Nutrition Info

Common plantain, Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain Photos

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