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Plantaginaceae
Plantago

not marked as a favorite taxon *Plantago indica Linnaeus. Common name: Indian Plantain, Leafy-stemmed Plantain, Sand Plantain, Psyllium, Flaxseed Plantain. Phenology: Jun-Nov. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA17, G, K4, Mo3; = Plantago psillium — RAB; = Plantago psyllium L. — Il, Pa, Rosatti (1984); ? Plantago arenaria Waldst. & Kit. — GrPl, Mi, NE, NY; > Plantago indica L. — F, Tat; > Plantago psyllium L. — C, F. Basionym: Plantago indica L. 1759

Links to other floras: = Plantago indica - FNA17

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (name change)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (name change)
  • Great Plains: FACU (name change)
  • Midwest: FACU (name change)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (name change)

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