This genus comprises approximately 200 species of flowering plants, predominantly herbaceous, though it includes a few subshrubs as well. Many species are frequently categorized as weeds. The plants feature either broad or narrow leaves and produce elongated flower stalks bearing flowers that are not easily noticeable, relying on wind for pollination.

Plantago

Plantago afra

Plantago albicans

Plantago algarbiensis

Plantago almogravensis

Plantago alpina

Plantago arborescens

Plantago arborescens subsp. maderensis

Plantago arenaria

Plantago argentea

Plantago asiatica

Plantago asiatica 'Ki Fu' (v)

Plantago asiatica 'Variegata' (v)

Plantago atrata

Plantago barbata

Plantago bellardii

Plantago bellardii subsp. bellardii

Plantago camtschatica

Plantago ciliata

Plantago cornuti

Plantago coronopus is a low-growing perennial, occasionally appearing as an annual. It features a basal rosette of narrow leaves that are deeply lobed. From spring to autumn, it develops slender flower spikes that can curve or stand upright, topped with cylindrical clusters of small cream flowers.

Plantago coronopus

Plantago cretica

Plantago cylindrica

Plantago depressa

Plantago gaudichaudii

Plantago holosteum

Plantago indica

Plantago lagopus

Plantago lanceolata is a perennial herb that stays close to the ground, characterized by its deep tap root and rosettes of ribbed green foliage. In short grass areas, the leaves tend to be flatter and more rounded, while in meadows and grasslands, they grow longer and more upright. During the summer months, this plant sends up leafless spikes reaching up to 8 cm, adorned with clusters of small brown flowers featuring creamy white anthers.

Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata 'Ballydowling Variegated' (v)

Plantago lanceolata 'Blond Bomi-noka'

Plantago lanceolata 'Bomi-noka'

Plantago lanceolata 'Bottlebrush'

Plantago lanceolata 'Burren Rose'

Plantago lanceolata 'Dent's Downs Link' (v)

Plantago lanceolata 'Freaky'

Plantago lanceolata 'Golden Spears'

Plantago lanceolata 'Keer's Pride' (v)

Plantago lanceolata 'Martin's Freaky'

Plantago lanceolata 'Pink Bomi-noka'

Plantago lanceolata 'Sam'

Plantago lanceolata 'Streaker' (v)

Plantago lanceolata 'Streaky Bacon'

Plantago lanceolata 'White Whiskers'

Plantago major is a perennial herb that forms a low rosette of wide, oval leaves characterized by dark green coloration and pale green veins. It generates upright stems that can reach heights of up to 20 cm, bearing spikes of small, densely packed brownish-purple flowers without any leaves.

Plantago major

Plantago major 'Bract Act'

Plantago major 'Brenda'

Plantago major 'Everywhere I Glow'

Plantago major 'Frills'

Plantago major 'Karmozijn'

Plantago major 'Purple Perversion'

Plantago major 'Rosenstolz'

Plantago major 'Rosularis'

Plantago major 'Rubrifolia'

Plantago major 'Spoky Tufts'

Plantago major 'Subtle Streak' (v)

Plantago major 'Tony Lewis'

Plantago major 'Variegata' (v)

Plantago major subsp. intermedia

Plantago malato-belizii

Plantago maritima

Plantago maritima subsp. serpentina

Plantago media is a herbaceous perennial known for its compact growth habit. It develops a rosette of soft, green leaves that are lance-shaped to oval, measuring between 7 and 12 cm in length, characterized by distinct parallel veins. The plant typically reaches a height of 15 to 50 cm and spreads roughly 10 cm across. From May to September, it bears clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers that emerge in dense, cylindrical spikes atop slender stems.