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Plantago firma

Chilean Plantain
Also known as: Plantago brachypetala Wallr. ex Walp. +10 more
  • Plantago brachypetala Wallr. ex Walp.
  • Plantago brachystachys Kuntze
  • Plantago brachystachys Kunze ex Walp.
  • Plantago clausa Steud.
  • Plantago leonensis Steud.
  • Plantago marginata Steud.
  • Plantago skottsbergii Pilg.
  • Plantago truncata subsp. firma (Kunze ex Walp.) Pilg.
  • Plantago truncata subsp. skottsbergii (Pilg.) Pilg.
  • Plantago truncata var. canohirsuta Pilg.
  • Plantago virginica var. firma (Kunze ex Walp.) Reiche
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Originating in South America, Plantago firma (commonly known as Chilean plantain) 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South, Juan Fernández Is.

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)
California

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