Bracted Plantain

Description

Plant having basal leaves and taproot. Leaves are hairy to smooth and linear, narrowing at the base. Flower spikes are densely packed and have hairy stalks. Flowers protrude from numberous linear bracts that extend outward from each flower spike. 

 

Pest image (all)
Scientific name
Plantago aristata
Pest photo source
http://emilydecampherbarium.org/bracted-plantain/
Weed type
broadleaf
Production period
Preharvest
Weed life cycle
winter annual
Crop type