Grasslands Lancelot
Plantain(Plantago)
Flavor Profile
Palatable mineral-rich forage; leaves contain bioactive iridoid glycosides (aucubin seasonally ~2.1-4.8%, acteoside ~3.4-7.1%) giving a bitter, herbal quality.
Visual Characteristics
Rosette-forming but more erect, densely tillered and uniform than the wild base germplasm, producing a compact productive leafy crown.
Growing Tips
Evaluated in both pure and mixed swards under sheep grazing; use as a pasture component or special-purpose forage in temperate systems.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Selected for vigor and uniformity in temperate grazing swards; shares the species' general drought tolerance.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.