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Asteraceae
Indian Plantain
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
Prairie heritage.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Arnoglossum
- Native to
- Eastern North America, Central North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 3-6 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, rich soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Indian Plantain can grow up to 6 feet tall, making it one of the most architecturally striking prairie plants.
- The genus name Arnoglossum means 'lamb's tongue' in Greek, describing the shape of the basal leaves.
- Its flat-topped flower clusters attract a diverse community of native butterflies and pollinators.
- The large, heart-shaped lower leaves have a distinctive pale, waxy coating on their undersides.
- Indian Plantain was used by multiple Native American tribes as a poultice for wounds and skin conditions.
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resilience
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connection to land