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narrow-leaved plantain

/ˈnærəʊ liːvd ˈplæntɪn/

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/ˈnærəʊ liːvd ˈplæntɪn/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название Plantago lanceolata, вида цветковых растений семейства подорожниковых, характеризующегося длинными, узкими, ланцетовидными листьями и используемого в фитотерапии.

A common name for Plantago lanceolata, a species of flowering plant in the plantain family, characterized by its long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and used in herbal medicine.

  1. A common weedC1formal

    A perennial herbaceous plant (Plantago lanceolata) with long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a dense spike of small flowers. It is commonly found in lawns, fields, and roadsides.

    ruПодорожник ланцетолистный

    • Narrow-leaved plantain is often used in herbal remedies for coughs.
    • The leaves of the narrow-leaved plantain can be eaten in salads.
    • This plant, also known as ribwort, is a common sight in meadows.