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Plantago arenaria

Branched Plantain, French Psyllium
Also known as: Plantago arenaria f. rossica Tuzs. +4 more
  • Plantago arenaria f. rossica Tuzs.
  • Plantago cynops Sm.
  • Plantago indica var. rossica (Tuzson) Pilg.
  • Plantago psyllium DC.
  • Plantago scabra subsp. scabra
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Plantago arenaria (commonly known as Branched Plantain or French Psyllium) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, North Caucasus, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Baltic States, Belgium, British Columbia, California, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Great Britain, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Khabarovsk, Maine, Manchuria, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Netherlands, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Switzerland, Thailand, Tibet, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Xinjiang

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