English Plantain (Noun)
Meaning
An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The English plantain is a common weed found in many gardens and lawns across Europe and North America.
- The distinctive narrow leaves of the English plantain allow it to be easily identified, even by inexperienced botanists.
- In medieval times, the leaves of the English plantain were used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
- Despite its name, the English plantain is not exclusive to England and can be found growing wild in many temperate regions.
- The English plantain has been naturalized in many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and North America.