Plantago wrightiana
(Wright's Plantain)
Plantago wrightiana, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 3871
Plantago wrightiana, Hackberry Campground, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 0561
Plantago wrightiana, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3328
Plantago wrightiana, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3320
Plantago wrightiana, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3338
Plantago wrightiana, Hackberry Campground, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 0569
| Scientific Name | Plantago wrightiana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PLWR |
| Common Name | Wright's Plantain | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32896 |
| Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, gravelly or rocky soils of the Edwards Plateau. Plant: Erect annual up to 17 inches tall. Leaves: Numerous dark green, basal leaves without petioles; narrow linear to lanceolate blades, 2 to 9 inches long, smooth to very slightly hairy, smooth edges. Inflorence: Spike from less than an inch to almost 3 inches long, with of many small flowers, and supported on a hairy peduncle (stalk) 3-1/2 to 9 inches long. Fruit: Capsules containing light to dark brown seeds. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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