Wooly plantain
Plantago patagonica
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are 1-21 cm long by 1-4 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Mexico, North America, South America (country/location of origin), USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground and made into a mush. The young leaves and stems are boiled and mixed with onions.
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rolokochi