{"product_id":"plantago-rugelii","title":"Plantago rugelii (Fr: plantain de Rugel | En: American plantain)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"251\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eAmerican Plantain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"344\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"270\"\u003ePlantago rugelii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rugel’s Plantain, Black-seed plantain, Pale plantain\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plantain de Rugel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"607\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"364\"\u003ePlantago rugelii\u003c\/em\u003e, or American Plantain, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"478\"\u003elesser-known native relative of the introduced Common Plantain (\u003cem data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"475\"\u003ePlantago major\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it has \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"512\"\u003edistinct features\u003c\/strong\u003e that set it apart: \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"558\"\u003ered-tinted leaf stalks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eblack seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"606\"\u003elush, vibrant foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"823\" class=\"\"\u003eIt thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"653\"\u003edisturbed, compacted soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially along \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"722\"\u003etrails, pathways, and other high-traffic areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an excellent native alternative for groundcover in urban and semi-natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1153\" class=\"\"\u003eAmerican Plantain is \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e and supports a variety of native insects, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eleaf miners, grasshoppers, and even butterfly caterpillars\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003elow-growing, herbaceous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that tolerates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003erange of soils and light conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003emoderate to moist soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1153\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eedible\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eyoung leaves can be eaten raw or cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they tend to become \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003etough and bitter later in the season\u003c\/strong\u003e. Historically, the plant has also been used medicinally for minor cuts and skin irritations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1509\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 to 30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Variable, including compacted soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Disturbed areas, trail edges, compacted soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supports native insects and herbivores\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes – young leaves edible raw or cooked; older leaves tough and bitter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088606986484,"sku":"PLANRUGEL","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/rugelli1.jpg?v=1670965125","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/plantago-rugelii","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}