{"product_id":"plantain-plantago-lanceolata-new","title":"Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) NEW","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantain (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as ribwort plantain, is a hardy perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia that has naturalised throughout much of the world. Recognisable by its narrow, ribbed leaves and tall flower spikes, plantain thrives in a wide range of soils and is often found in lawns, pastures, and disturbed ground. Traditionally valued as a medicinal plant, its leaves have been used fresh as a poultice for insect bites, cuts, and skin irritations, while teas made from the leaves are commonly used to soothe coughs and respiratory complaints. Young leaves are edible and can be added to salads or cooked as a leafy green. In permaculture systems, plantain is appreciated as a dynamic accumulator that helps draw minerals from deep in the soil, improves biodiversity, provides forage for livestock, and attracts beneficial insects when in flower. Easy to grow from seed, it prefers full sun to partial shade and readily self-seeds once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Plant Decor","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":51706273169706,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/0687\/7994\/files\/20A9B233-9545-4C5F-9BC1-A9198011600F.jpg?v=1781302442","url":"https:\/\/www.ediblejunglenursery.com.au\/products\/plantain-plantago-lanceolata-new","provider":"Edible Jungle Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}