Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Plantago lanceolata (Narrowleaf Plantain)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Plantago lanceolata (Narrowleaf Plantain). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late winter.

Plantago lanceolata (Narrowleaf Plantain). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late winter.

Plantago lanceolata (Narrowleaf Plantain). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late winter.