Greater Plantain
Plantago major
With broad, oval leaves and prominent ribs, Greater Plantain hugs the ground in a sturdy rosette. It sends up taller, cylindrical flower spikes. On Lihou, you’ll find it in well-trodden places—it’s one of the first plants to pop up in compacted soils, where few others can thrive.
- Habitat: Paths, lawns, trampled areas, field edges
- When to See: Flowers mainly spring to autumn
- Length: Often 10–20 cm (flower spikes taller)