Plantago rugelii Blackseed plantain (Plantaginaceae)

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Plantago rugelii
Blackseed plantain
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The Plantago rugelii plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to North Dakota, south to Florida. It is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blackseed plantain.

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Latin Name:  Plantago rugelii
Common Name:  Blackseed plantain
Family:  Plantaginaceae
Author:  Decne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp shores, roadsides and waste places[43].

Propagation Notes: 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.

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