Buckhorn Plantain

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Buckhorn Plantain
Buckhorn Plantain has narrow lanceolate leaves
Buckhorn Plantain inflorescence


  • Scientific Name: Plantago lanceolata L.


  • Common Names: Buckhorn Plantain, Adhan As Sakhlah, Babka lancetowata (Polish), Dar Yaprakli Sinirliot, English Plantain, Gechi Qulaghi, German psyllium, Heinäratamo, Lamb's tongue, Lance-Leaved Plantain, Llanten Menor, Narrowleaf Plantain, Rat Tail, Rib Grass, Ribwort, Ribwort Plantain, Small Plantain, Small Weegbree, Udhainat As Sakhalah, Wild Sago, Zibad,


  • Climatic Zone: Temperate, semi tropical


  • Geographic Distribution: North America, Africa, Europe, East Asia, South America



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Forms basal rosette. Narrow oblong or lanceolate leaves with strong longitudinal veins


Control Strategies

  • Cultural Control: Buckhorn plantain can be removed mechanically, but care must be taken to be sure that all of the root system is removed. Maintain a healthy stand of turfgrass by properly fertilizing and controlling insects and diseases. Keep soil pH between 6.5 and 7.0.


  • Chemical Control: Selective postemergence herbicides may be used in spring or fall during periods of active growth
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