Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Ribwort Plantain has narrow, ribbed leaves forming a neat rosette at ground level. Its tall, slender flower spikes feature a ring of tiny white or brownish flowers near the top. Common along paths or in short turf on Lihou, it provides seeds for birds and insects throughout much of the year.
- Habitat: Short grassland, footpaths, disturbed ground
- When to See: Flowers spring to autumn
- Length: Up to 30 cm