Plantago sp.
Plantain, Plantain
Family: Plantaginaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Plantago sp. (Plantain) is a non-native California perennial in the Plantaginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Carex: Plantago has broad ribbed leaves in rosettes; Carex has narrow grass-like leaves in 3 ranks.; vs Rumex: Plantago leaves have parallel veins; Rumex leaves have a prominent central midvein with branching veins.; vs Dudleya: Plantago has thin ribbed leaves; Dudleya has thick succulent leaves.; vs Micropus: Plantago has dense cylindrical spikes; Micropus has woolly flower heads in leaf axils.; vs Amsinckia: Plantago has parallel-veined leaves in rosettes; Amsinckia has bristly alternate leaves on upright stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plantago sp. native to California?
No. Plantago sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Plantago sp. belong to?
Plantago sp. is in the Plantaginaceae family, genus Plantago.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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