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Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK |
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Oklahoma Alfalfa |
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Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK |
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Oklahoma Alfalfa |
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Buckhorn Plantain |
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| COMMON NAME: | Buckhorn Plantain, English Plantain, Ribwort, Ribgrass, Narrowleaf Plantain |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Plantago lanceolata L. |
| TYPE: | Perennial Cool-season Broadleaf |
| DESCRIPTION | |
| Germination: | September-November |
| Reproduction: | By seeds. |
| Stems: | Stemless, leafless shape with stem inconspicuous. |
| Flowers/ Inflorescence: |
Dense spike, flowers sessile, four small
petals. |
| Leaves: | All basal, linear (grass-like). |
| Fruit: | Two seeds per capsule, boat shaped seeds. |
FOUND: |
In newly planted spring stands and in thinning alfalfa stands in northeastern Oklahoma. |
CONTROL: |
Only time controlled is in seedling stand with application of BUTYRAC 200 in October-November. |
| Jim Stritzke Former Alfalfa Weed Control Specialist Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University |
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