Plantago major. Greater plantain. Cuach Phádraig.

Description

Plantago major, Greater plantain. Cuach Phádraig.

Common name:
Greater plantain. Cuach Phádraig.

General:
This population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J538466.
Plantago major, Greater plantain is a perennial with basal rosette and flower stalks to 40cms. We have included it in our site because it grew naturally in the row crops. It has been here so long it deserves a place in any wild space.

Benefits:
Traditionally used for medicine and is edible. Used to stay appetite on long journeys and was known as waybroad.

Habitat:
Springs up on most disturbed ground.

Sowing guidelines:
Sow from late autumn to early spring in trays or modules, prick out into modules, then plant out when large enough to handle.

Cultural history:
A popular plant with world wide distribution, known as white man’s footprint because it followed the early settlers across America. Associated with Saint Patrick.

Avg contents:  200 seeds.

Wild flower seeds of native-Irish-origin.
Please note: We do not send our wild flower seeds overseas. The reason for this is genetic integrity. Our wild flowers are native-Irish-origin and as very little genetic testing has been done in this field we work on the precautionary principle. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.