Season Window
15 May – 30 SepMeadows, lawns, paths and dry roadside grassland
Late spring to early autumn
Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Its strong leaf ribs and small seed heads reward attention to common ground-level plants.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Gather clean young leaves sparingly from abundant plants away from traffic and pesticides.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Leaves have been used traditionally in teas and simple topical applications.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A reliable teaching plant for leaf veins, seed heads and habitat resilience.
Safety
Avoid medicinal use without confident identification; seek advice if allergic to plantain pollen or taking medicines.