Arnoglossum plantagineum
groovestem indian plaintain, arnoglossum, indian plantain, prairie plantain, prairie indian plantain
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Margin
entire, lobed, serrulate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
white
Flower Month
April - August
Height (meters)
1.0 - 1.5
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Warm season
Wetland Class
FACU
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Field Characters
Similar to Arnoglossum ovatum which is more common in the central and southern part of Louisiana. A. plataginea has ovate to rhombic-ovate basal and lower stem leaves and phyllaries that are wing-keeled while Arnoglossum ovatum has lanceolate basal and lower stem leaves and phyllaries that are not keeled.
Animal Use
This plant supports conservation biological control.
Natural History
Most common on clay soils in open areas of prairie and upland forests.
Habitat
Wet meadows, prairies, fields.
Plant Uses
Cherokees used as a poultice for cuts, bruises, tumors and infections.