Plantago major L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

Scientific Name: Plantago major L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Plantaginales / Plantaginaceae / Plantago L./ Plantago major L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.
General Information
Usda SymbolPLMAI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPLMAI

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Plantago major L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum85
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim18000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim11000
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.3
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound2552477
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

<i>Plantago major</i> L. var. intermedia (DC.) Pilg.

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