Scientific Name(s) |
Plantago lanceolata, P. major |
Ribwort Plantain
Narrow Leaved Picture |
Common Name |
Ribwort Plantain | |
Type |
Low growing perennial | |
Description |
Rosette of low growing lancolate stalkless leaves. Flowers green in summer. Succeeded by brown seeds. | |
Habitat |
Disturbed ground, lawns, farmyards. | |
Soil Type |
Poor soils |
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Soil Fertility |
Poor |
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Soil Moisture |
Dry |
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Soil pH |
All |
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Sunlight |
Full sun |
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Success |
Resistant to crushing, brown seeds copious disturbed by wind and birds. Low growing leaves evade the blades of the mower. |
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Importance |
Important in lawns. |
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Cultural Control |
Prevention (2.8, 2.6). Keep lawn clean. Use sterile compost. (1.5) Box up all trimmings. (1.1) in Spring only. |
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Chemical Control |
Lawn sand in autumn, (3.3.2) in spring to late summer in warm conditions. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.