Buckhorn plantain leaves are much more narrow ... The loose definition of a weed is “a plant that is growing where it is not wanted.” That makes almost anything without a purpose a weed.

Vicki Alldread, email A: Broadleaf and buckhorn plantain are commonly found growing ... that will sprout into new weeds. Spraying with weed killer is not a cure; it just delays their inevitable ...

Can you tell me what it is and how to control it? Answer: The weed you have is actually a type of plantain called buckhorn plantain, Plantago lanceolata. It is also commonly called ribwort ...

Buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceotata) is a cool season perenial, native to Eurasia and Africa. It invades pastures, turfgrass, alfalfa fields, landscaping, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

One of these invasive plants is the common lawn weed Plantago lanceolata, also known as ribwort or buckhorn plantain, which has one of the longest periods of dormancy in the U.S., lying in wait ...

The common garden weed called plantain has edible leaves and seeds. It may offer health benefits, such as improved digestion, enhanced wound healing, and lower inflammation. Share on Pinterest ...

Like many homeowners, he loves his lawn. And plantain — the weed — is one of the banes of a lawn, along with grubs and their attendant skunks. But I wasn’t planting just any old plantain.

RICHFIELD, Ohio — Many people treat their lawns and flower beds with weed killers, but they may be getting rid of some very beneficial plants. One of those plants is the broad leafed plantain ...