A Year in the Valley

A Year in the Valley

Discovering the flora and fauna in a small square of Portmellon Valley

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  • Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

    Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

    Leafless stalks sprouting up to 40cm tall from a rosette of slim oval leaves, the white stamens burst sparkler- like from bullet-shaped cluster-heads of tiny flowers.  It is quite robust and can grow in habitats from dry to wet.  It likes disturbed soil, so can be found on roadsides or on cultivated land.   Another one of those everyday plants that are actually quite intricate when you look at them close-up. Young leaves can be eaten and used in herbal teas.

    Daisy D

    22 June 2023
    Aquatic and other plants
    Ribwort Plantain

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