Plantaginaceae belongs to the order Lamiales. It is also known as Plantain family.
The Plantaginaceae is a diverse family of flowering plants that includes herbs, shrubs, and a few aquatic species. These plants are found worldwide, especially in temperate regions, and are known for their adaptability to various habitats—from coastal dunes and grasslands to disturbed urban soils. Members of the family typically have simple leaves arranged in rosettes or spirals, and small, wind-pollinated flowers often clustered on upright spikes. The fruit is usually a capsule containing numerous tiny seeds.
Plantaginaceae includes several useful and edible species. A notable example is buck’s horn plantain (Plantago coronopus), a low-growing herb native to Europe and North Africa. It forms a rosette of narrow, deeply lobed leaves resembling antlers, and thrives in sandy or saline soils, especially near coastlines. The young leaves are edible and mildly flavored, used in salads or cooked dishes.
Total genera found for Plantaginaceae: 1
- 1) Plantago
Total plants found for Plantaginaceae: 1