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Plantago aristata

Bracted Plantain, Buckhorn
Other regional names: Large Bracted Plantain +1 more
  • Large Bracted Plantain
  • Largebracted Plantain
Also known as: Plantago aristata var. minuta T.K.Zheng & X.S.Wan +10 more
  • Plantago aristata var. minuta T.K.Zheng & X.S.Wan
  • Plantago aristata var. nuttallii (Rapin) E.Morris
  • Plantago curta Engelm. ex Decne.
  • Plantago frankii Steud.
  • Plantago gnaphalioides var. aristata (Michx.) Hook.
  • Plantago lagopus Pursh
  • Plantago mollis Hook. & Arn.
  • Plantago nuttallii Rapin
  • Plantago patagonica var. aristata (Michx.) A.Gray
  • Plantago purshii var. aristata (Michx.) M.E.Jones
  • Plantago verticillata E.Morris
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Plantago aristata (commonly known as Bracted Plantain or Buckhorn) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West 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)
China North-Central, China Southeast, Free State, Germany, Hawaii, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Wisconsin

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