Plantago tomentosa

Family: Plantaginaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is hairy. It keeps growing from year to year. It does not have a stem but is erect and hairy. The flowering shoots are brown and 20-40 cm long.

It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The leaves can be eaten in salads, soups, stews and sauces.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tanchagem

Synonyms

Plantago achalensis Pilg.; and several others