Branched Spikes of Plantago Rugelii Decaisne

Author:

P. D. Strausbaugh

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Published:

June – 1950

Keywords:

spikes, Plantago, rugelii, Decaisne

My observations lead me to infer that the common dooryard plantain, Plantago rugelii Decaisne, normally produces simple, unbranched, fruiting spikes. In fact, until quite recently, I do not recall having ever seen a plant with a branched spike.