Narrowleaf Plantain, also called Ribwort or English Plantain, was introduced from Europe and is now one of the most common roadside and lawn weeds in North America. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with prominent parallel ribs give it its various common names. The small brown flower heads are distinctive, with a ring of white stamens that move progressively up the spike as the plant blooms. It is an important larval host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly in parts of its range.
Best time to see a Narrowleaf Plantain
The best time to see a Narrowleaf Plantain is April–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 69,297 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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