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Desert indian wheat

Plantago ovata

Formerly Plantago insularis. Short drought tolerant native annual with small white inconspicuous flowers, blooming January to May. Common to abundant within its range on dry desert plains, mesas and roadsides; up to 4,000 ft. elevation. Establishes easily, carpeting the desert floor after especially rainy winters. Seeds are coated with a sticky substance which glues-down topsoil, reducing erosion in years with ample seed production.

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Growing Region

Southwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
325,000
Growing Region
Southwest
Native
Intermountain West, Southwest
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
4+ ft
Flowering Season
Spring
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
White
Bunch/Sod

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