Plant and Floral Studies for Artists and Craftspeople by W. G. Paulson Townsend

Author:W. G. Paulson Townsend
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780486148670
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2012-10-16T04:00:00+00:00

Fig. 61.

Broad=leaved

Plantain.

Plantago major.

THE greater or broad-leaved plantain, sometimes called the way-brede, is abundantly and universally distributed by the roadsides, in meadow lands, and in our gardens. The old herbals are full of its commendation, with plenty of suggestions for its use in many directions. The leaf is large and ribbed, and grows direct from the root on a D shaped stem. From the flat surface of leaf-stem at the root springs forth the round flower stem, shooting up to a height of six or seven inches ; from the middle upwards towards the top are closely packed small buds which bloom and fade rapidly. (See detail on plate.) As the flowers fade small husks develop, which contain a blackish seed.

FLOWERS. Present, when in full bloom, a fluffy appearance of a delicate pink and pale green colour. The little buds with their rose-coloured heads and green bodies, which are densely huddled together, standing erect in striking contrast to the broad, richly-modelled leaves, are familiar to many of us.

PLACE. Almost everywhere in this country.

TIME. Mostly in June and July. Seed ripe in August.

Broad=

leaved

Plantain.

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