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Ribwort plantain
Scientific name: Plantago lanceolata
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and grasslands.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 50cmConservation status
Common.