The Giant Turkish plantain is a subspecies of the greater plantain or plantago major. It is much bigger than the one commonly found and it is, in fact the biggest plantain world wide. It grows in sun to part shade and average soil. These plants are seed-grown and they are either reddish or green, apart from the medicinal properties, this makes a great foliage plant too! USDA zone 3-10
Plantain Giant Turkish, Plantago Major
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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Frost Hardiness: Hardy in Katoomba
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Country of Origin: Eastern Cape of South Africa
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Common names: African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
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