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Großer Wegerich

Plantago major

Least Concern

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The Broad-Leaved Plantain (Plantago major) is a species in the genus Plantago. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (9 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Plantago major (Großer Wegerich)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Llantén Major

French plantain à larges feuilles

German Großer Wegerich

Portuguese plantagem

Arabic lisan al-hamal

Similar Species in Plantago

Flohsamen-Wegerich, Afrikanischer W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Wegerich?

The scientific name of Großer Wegerich is Plantago major. It belongs to the genus Plantago.

What is the conservation status of Großer Wegerich?

Großer Wegerich (Plantago major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Großer Wegerich live?

Großer Wegerich is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia.

What family does Großer Wegerich belong to?

Großer Wegerich (Plantago major) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

Is Großer Wegerich endangered?

No, Großer Wegerich (Plantago major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Großer Wegerich belong to?

Großer Wegerich (Plantago major) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Großer Wegerich?

The closest relatives of Großer Wegerich in the genus Plantago include Begrannter Wegerich, Flohsamen-Wegerich, Afrikanischer W., Hasenfuß-Wegerich, indischer Flohsame, Krähenfuß-Wegerich.