Sea Plantain
Taken at Gullane on 8th July 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Musselburgh on 22nd June 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Fact File

Sea Plantain.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Habit:
 Plantago maritima.
Lamiales.
Plantaginaceae.
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat:
Height:
Flowers:
Feature:
 Coastal, growing on sandy soils.
10 - 30 cms.
June - August.
The leaves of the plant are harvested to be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are also eaten raw or cooked, and can be ground into flour.