Seasonal Wild Flowers

Greater Plantain

Plantago major

Plantaginaceae

June to October

It is found throughout the country.

See the BSBI distribution map for Greater Plantain

Greater Plantain is found in a wide variety of bare soils, such as

arable fields, trodden tracks and paths, and in grassland.

It is a native, perennial, low-growing herb with flowering spikes

up to 40cm.

The green flower spikes are up to 20cm long, and have a region

of purple stamens.

The leaves are large, broadly ovals and with wavy edges.

Flowering spikes and broad leaves

Flowering region of spike

Close-up of purple anthers

Greater Plantain en masse