Identify the center herb or whatever it is?

Discussion in 'Herbs and Wildflowers' started by Marley Farley, Nov 4, 2014.

  1. Marley Farley

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    What do the leaves smell like if you rub them.? Although it is very plantain like..
     
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    I got quite a lot of herbs free from the chelsea flower show but there is something in the center that is not what I planted. Looks like basil but I am no expert.

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    Looks awfully similar to the Plantain 'weed' to me, still has medicinal properties however.
     
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      Not sure ... but I am fairly sure it isn't basil.
       
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      I'd agree, looks like Broadleaf Plantain.
       
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        did not really have much of a smell to it.
         
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        The seeds stuck to the boots of the European settlers in America.

        The native Americans called it English mans foot, as it appeared everywhere they trod. Within a few years the native Americans had over 30,000 uses for this new herb :)
         
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          Thank you for learning me! think I will let it grow Used For: The herb is known to heal wounds and ulcers, induce expectoration, relieve pains, treat inflammations, diarrhea, induce urination, and cure bacterial infections.
           
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