Narrow, strongly ribbed leaves form a basal rosette. Leafless stalks hold compact flower heads encircled by projecting pale stamens.
English Plantain field photographs. Select the photo to open the slideshow.
Family: Plantaginaceae
Growth: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom: Spring–fall
Habitat: Lawns, fields, paths, and disturbed ground
Other common names
English Plantain · Ribwort Plantain · Narrowleaf Plantain
Bloom timing varies with location and growing conditions. Source: NC State Extension.
Explore photographed sightings and their locations.
Habitat
Lawns, fields, paths, and disturbed ground
Bloom period
Spring–fall
Non-native in North America.
Eurasia and North Africa; introduced in North America.
Range reference: NC State Extension.
Observations show reported sightings; they do not define the plant’s complete native range.
Study the photographs and field notes for English Plantain, then practice identifying this and other wildflowers in the quiz.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.
NC State Extension — identification and range
iNaturalist — English Plantain observations
