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 Basal leaves Grapevine CanyonSue Smith |  Leaf Grapevine CanyonSue Smith |  Plant - summer Grapevine CanyonSue Smith | | | |
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Origin:
Introduced
Life Cycle:
Perennial Similar Species: Plantago spp.
General Desc:
Perennial herb with fibrous roots and a flowering stem to 16-1/2 inches tall ascending from a rosette of basal leaves.
Identification notes: Perennial herb to 16-1/2 inches tall; leaf blades broadly oval, narrowing at base, pointed at apex, distinctly 3 to 5 veined, the margins with a few shallow lobes near base. Flower spikes are cylindric, flowers are perfect. Found in wet areas.
Height:
16-1/2 inches
Habitat Description: Weed of wet areas.
Plant Communities:
Riparian
Elevation: 3000 - 7800 feet
Color:
Green
Shape:
Regular in elongated clusters
Tubular:
N
Flowering Period:
Mar - Oct
Description:
Sepals broadly oval to elliptic, to 1/16 inch long, thin membranous margins, mid-vein smooth; flower lobes spreading or reflexed, oval, <1/16 inch long; 4 stamens.
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Type:
Simple
Leaf Shape:
Round or oval
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Attachment:
Basal
Leaves Clasp:
N
Hairs:
Leaves
Spines:
N
Leaf Description:
Petioles present; leaves broadly oval, 1-1/2 to 6 inches long, 1 to 3-1/2 inches wide, narrowing at base, pointed at tip, sparsely hairy, becoming smooth, distinctly 3 to 5 veined, margins with a few shallow lobes near base.
Fruit Color: Brown
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: Capsules 1/16 inch long and about half as wide, breaking open at maturity well below middle.
Seed Notes: Irregular in shape, olive-green to dark brown, the outer surface furrowed, 6 to many per capsule.
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