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Hoary Plantain
Plantago media
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Plantaginaceae ›Genus: Plantago
About
Plantago media, known as the hoary plantain, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to central and western Europe, including Great Britain and introduced to parts of the north-east United States. Its generic name is derived from the Latin for sole; like other members of the genus Plantago, it should not be confused with the unrelated plantain, a starchy banana.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hoary Plantain is Plantago media.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the family Plantaginaceae.
- Hoary Plantain belongs to the genus Plantago.