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Plantago antarctica (Plantaginaceae) 3:562

 

Plantago antarctica is a medium-sized, flat, native rosette herb with a taproot. It grows in grassy places in the eastern mountains. The leaves are hairy, typically 3-12 cm long, with a short, broad stalk and 3-5 obvious longitudinal veins. The often have a few teeth. It is one of a group of similar species, including the very common weed species,  P. varia and three lowland native species. 
 

  

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