Plantago (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Plantaginaceae; large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The weedy herb of the type genus Plantago commonly known as greater plantain was once considered for food use.
- Researchers in plant ecology closely examine Plantago as the typical representation of its large family.
- It appears Plantago exhibits interesting aspects when dealing with pollutants as research demonstrates certain levels of uptake by these cosmopolitan plants.
- Taxonomic details identify a link between this small, seemingly inconspicuous Plantago genus and possible cures to numerous skin disorders through applied studies of triterpenoid properties.
- Much remains unknown about how common type Plantago found near disturbed regions across many places impact growth cycles for many common foraging creatures worldwide.