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Asian Plantain

Plantago asiatica

Lives in Sri Lanka

Asian Plantain
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Overview

Plantago asiatica, is a self-fertile, perennial species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to East Asia. It grows well in disturbed areas such as roadsides or even dirt roads. It is valued for its use in folk medicine and it also can be used in cooking.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Plantago asiatica — CC BY-SA 4.0
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