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ispaghul

Plantago ovata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Mexico).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Plantago
Species
Plantago ovata (ispaghul)

Names in Other Languages

French ispaghul
German indischer Flohsame
Arabic loqmet el-na'aga

Similar Species in Plantago

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alkali plantain
Plantago eriopoda
Least Concern
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American Plantain
Plantago rugelii
Not Evaluated
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Black Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Least Concern
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Bracted Plantain
Plantago aristata
Not Evaluated
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Branched Plantain
Plantago arenaria
Not Evaluated
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Buckhorn plantain
Plantago coronopus
Least Concern
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Glandular Plantain
Plantago afra
Not Evaluated
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Alaska plantain
Plantago macrocarpa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ispaghul?
The scientific name of ispaghul is Plantago ovata. It belongs to the genus Plantago.
Where does ispaghul live?
ispaghul is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Mexico).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does ispaghul belong to?
ispaghul (Plantago ovata) belongs to the genus Plantago, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
What kingdom does ispaghul belong to?
ispaghul (Plantago ovata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of ispaghul?
The closest relatives of ispaghul in the genus Plantago include Alaska plantain, alkali plantain, American Plantain, Black Plantain, Bracted Plantain.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Plantago — 20 Species

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Alaska plantain
Plantago macrocarpa
LC 🐾
alkali plantain
Plantago eriopoda
LC 🐾
American Plantain
Plantago rugelii
NE 🐾
Black Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
LC 🐾
Bracted Plantain
Plantago aristata
NE 🐾
Branched Plantain
Plantago arenaria
NE 🐾
Buckhorn plantain
Plantago coronopus
LC 🐾
Glandular Plantain
Plantago afra
NE 🐾
Goose Tongue
Plantago maritima
NT 🐾
hare-foot plantain
Plantago lagopus
NE 🐾
heart-leaf plantain
Plantago cordata
LC 🐾
hoary plantain
Plantago media
LC 🐾
hoary plantain
Plantago virginica
NE
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ispaghul
Plantago ovata
NE
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Patagonia Indian-Wheat
Plantago patagonica
NE 🐾
St Helena Plantain
Plantago robusta
CR 🐾
Moore's Plantain
Plantago moorei
EN 🐾
Siberian plantain
Plantago canescens
NE 🐾
Broad-Leaved Plantain
Plantago major
LC 🐾
evergreen plantain
Plantago sempervirens
NE
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