Kingdom Plantae Family Plantaginaceae Genus Plantago | Order Lamiales Tribe Plantagineae Rank Species | |
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Similar Plantago subulata, Plantago crassifolia, Plantago atrata, Plantago alpina, Plantago lagopus | ||
Plantago holosteum is an annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae and the genus Plantago.
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Description
Plantago holosteum grows to 15–40 centimetres (5.9–15.7 in) in height. Flowering period extends from May to June.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in South-eastern Europe, especially in the Carpathian Mountains. It prefers dry grasslands, arid and sunny grassy areas on carbonate substrates, at an elevation of 0–1,300 metres (0–4,265 ft) above sea level.
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