Plantain — Broadleaf

Plantago major

Broad-leaved weed of compacted ground worldwide. Traditional poultice for wounds, stings, and minor burns; young leaves edible.

Hardiness ratings

Plantain — Broadleaf hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 2–10 −45.6 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 2–9 −40 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–6 −15 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Found on every inhabited continent
  • Nicknamed "white man's footprint" for following European settlement
  • Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Plantain — Broadleaf on Wikipedia