medicinal herbs
Plantago decipiens
Herb latin name: Plantago decipiens
Synonyms: Plantago juncoides decipiens
Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)
Medicinal use of Plantago decipiens:
Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut, acting as a bulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
20 cm(7 3/4 inch)
Habitat of the herb:
Headlands, cliffs and dry beaches. Salt marshes and sea shores.Edible parts of Plantago decipiens:
Young leaves - raw or cooked.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. A sowing can be made outdoors in situ in mid to late spring if you have enough seeds.Cultivation of Plantago decipiens:
Headlands, cliffs and dry beaches. Salt marshes and sea shores.Known hazards of Plantago decipiens:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.