Narrow-leaved Plantain (Noun)
Meaning
An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In North America the narrow-leaved plantain is often considered a weed because it thrives in many areas.
- Weeds like dandelion and narrow-leaved plantain sprout very easily from cracks in pavement.
- Narrow-leaved plantain is a perennial plant that grows from May to September.
- A narrow-leaved plantain infestation can be tough to control since the entire seed head must be removed.
- Researchers found out that herbicides remain the most effective way to control narrow-leaved plantain and other common weeds.