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Plantago pusilla

Dwarf Plantain, Woolly Indianwheat
Other regional names: Woolly Plantain
  • Woolly Plantain
Also known as: Plantago pusilla f. major (Engelm.) Bassett +5 more
  • Plantago pusilla f. major (Engelm.) Bassett
  • Plantago pusilla subsp. engelmannii E.Morris
  • Plantago pusilla var. engelmannii E.Morris
  • Plantago pusilla var. macrosperma Engelm.
  • Plantago pusilla var. major Engelm.
  • Plantago pusilla var. pusilla
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Originating in North America, Plantago pusilla (commonly known as Dwarf Plantain or woolly Indianwheat) 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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, Oregon, Washington

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