Broad-leaved Plantain (Noun)
Meaning 1
North American plantain having reddish leafstalks and broad leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The broad-leaved plantain is a common weed found in lawns and gardens throughout North America.
- The broad-leaved plantain has been used for centuries in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
- The broad-leaved plantain is often confused with the buckthorn plant, but can be distinguished by its reddish leafstalks.
- In some parts of North America, the broad-leaved plantain is considered an invasive species and is actively eradicated.
- The broad-leaved plantain is a perennial plant that can grow up to 12 inches tall and has broad, oval-shaped leaves.
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Meaning 2
Common European perennial naturalized worldwide; a troublesome weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.