Plantago lanceolata - Flora of Qatar

Arnoglossum lanceolatum, Lagopus lanceolatus, Lagopus timbali, Plantago abyssinica, Plantago altissima, Plantago ambigua, Plantago argentea, Plantago attenuata, Plantago azorica, Plantago byzantina, Plantago capensis, Plantago capitata, Plantago contorta, Plantago dalmatica, Plantago decumbens, Plantago dubia, Plantago elata, Plantago eriophora, Plantago flexuosa, Plantago gerardi, Plantago glabriflora, Plantago glareosa, Plantago hirsuta, Plantago hungarica, Plantago intermedia, Plantago irrigua, Plantago kurdica, Plantago lanata, Plantago lanceiifolia, Plantago lanuginosa, Plantago linkii, Plantago longiscapa, Plantago longistipes, Plantago mediterranea, Plantago microcephala, Plantago minor, Plantago nigricans, Plantago nutans, Plantago preslii, Plantago pseudo-patagonica, Plantago schottii, Plantago sylvatica, Plantago timbali, Plantago tomentosa, Plantago trinervis, Plantago variabilis

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Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names English plantain, narrowleaf plantain, ribwort plantain, ribleaf, buckhorn plantain, buckhorn, and lamb's tongue. It is a common weed of cultivated land.[+]

The plant is a rosette-forming perennial herb, with leafless, silky, hairy flower stems (10–40 cm or 3.9–15.7 in). The basal leaves are lanceolate spreading or erect, scarcely toothed with 3-5 strong parallel veins narrowed to short petiole. Grouping leaf stalk deeply furrowed, ending in an oblong inflorescence of many small flowers each with a pointed bract. Each flower can produce up to two seeds. Flowers 4 mm (calyx green, corolla brownish), 4 bent back lobes with brown midribs, long white stamens. Found in British Isles, scarce on acidic soils (pH < 4.5). It is considered an invasive weed in North America. It is present and widespread in the Americas and Australia as an introduced species.

AI-generated Description

Plantago lanceolata, also known as narrowleaf plantain or English plantain, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing in urban areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including Doha and the northern parts of the country. It is often associated with human activities and can thrive in a wide range of environments, making it a common weed in Qatari landscapes.

AI-generated summary of observations

The observations of Plantago lanceolata in Qatar reveal that the plant can thrive in sandy conditions, as seen on the roadside of Salwa Road, south-west of Doha. The plant was found growing in sand on April 23, 2014, and was observed to have a prominent flower spike. The flowers were in bloom at this time, indicating that the plant is able to reproduce successfully in Qatar's environment. The fact that it was growing on a roadside suggests that Plantago lanceolata is tolerant of disturbed habitats and can colonize areas with limited vegetation. Overall, the observations suggest that Plantago lanceolata is a hardy and adaptable species that can grow and thrive in a variety of conditions in Qatar. It was able to bloom and produce seeds in the country's climate.

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QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.

Plantago lanceolata L.

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