Plantago hispida

Hairy Plantain at Downer, ACT

Plantago hispida at Downer, ACT - 24 Aug 2020
Plantago hispida at Downer, ACT - 24 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Plantago hispida 29 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Plantago hispida 25 Aug 2020 JaneR

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on steep rocky n-w slope of gully next flowing creek ID tentative. Plant fits descriptions in VicFlora of P. hispida better than P debilis (habitat, number of veins, leaf dimensions). Measurements are: leaf 50 mm long, mostly 5 mm wide; with 2-3 teeth, 1 vein margins pilose. Peduncle 3-5 cm, with dense white antrorse hairs.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 24 Aug 2020 03:15 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

  • Plantago hispida Scientific name
  • Hairy Plantain Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1572.47m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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