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Plantago ovata Desert indian wheat

Previous scientific name(s): Plantago brunnea, Plantago fastigiata, Plantago gooddingii, Plantago insularis, Plantago insularis var. fastigiata

 

Formerly known as Plantago insularis. Drought tolerant annual; full sunlight to part shade. White inconspicuous flowers bloom January to May on dry plains and mesas. Easy to establish throughout its range.

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Species Attributes

Height:

6 - 10 in.

Life Form:

Annual

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Best

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Marginal

Moderately Fine:

Not Adapted

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

3 - 10 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

40.30 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

325,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

White

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