Family: Plantaginaceae
heart-leaved plantain, king-root
Robert H. Read
Robert H. Read
Etymology: Plantago: from Latin planta meaning "foot print"
Plants: erect, perennial semi-aquatic; several long, fleshy roots
Leaves: main leaves large, 5"-10" long with a heart-shaped base; main veins not parallel to the edges
Flowers: green to white, 4-parted, tiny; bracts and sepals about the same length; inflorescence up to 12" tall spike on stout, hollow, up to 12" tall stalks; blooms in the spring
Habitat: wet to moist; streambanks; in limy soil
Conservation Status: Endangered
Plants: erect, perennial semi-aquatic; several long, fleshy roots
Leaves: main leaves large, 5"-10" long with a heart-shaped base; main veins not parallel to the edges
Flowers: green to white, 4-parted, tiny; bracts and sepals about the same length; inflorescence up to 12" tall spike on stout, hollow, up to 12" tall stalks; blooms in the spring
Habitat: wet to moist; streambanks; in limy soil
Conservation Status: Endangered
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Robert H. Read
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Robert H. Read