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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Hi again. I took some measurements of fruits and seeds from the plantain stalk I collected, and here is what …

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    Hi again. I took some measurements of fruits and seeds from the plantain stalk I collected, and here is what I found. The fruits consistently measured at roughly 5 mm, and the seeds consistently measured at roughly 2 mm (I've attached a photo of a representative of each). Based on what you've said, it seems likely then that this plant is Plantago rugelii. Thank you very much for your guidance!

    Answer

    DavidJ, good afternoon. Those measurements strongly support the plants as the native Plantago rugelii. Best wishes.