Plantago coronopus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Plantago coronopus
Also known as:
Buck's-Horn Plantain
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves
Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
Young leaves of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a high nutritional value and a pleasant taste, with tender leaves that have a slight bitterness. To enhance the tenderness, some people briefly blanch the leaves in boiling water before using them in salads. These leaves are often used as an ingredient in 'misticanze,' a salad mix of wild and cultivated leaves that originates from the Marche region in Italy.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Enhances soil structure and moisture retention. |
|
Primula vulgaris Primrose, Common Primrose, English Primrose |
Attracts pollinators and improves biodiversity in the area. |
|
Rhamnus frangula syn. Frangula alnus Alder Buckthorn |
Provides shade and reduces soil erosion. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Produces nuts and enhances the microclimate. |
|
Dianthus superbus Fringed Pink |
Repels pests and adds ornamental value. |