Plantago holosteum
# Plantago holosteum

Plantago holosteum is an annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae and the genus Plantago.

## Description

Plantago holosteum grows to 15–40 centimetres (5.9–15.7 in) in height. The flowering period extends from May to June.

## Distribution and habitat

This species is native to Southern Europe and parts of the Middle East and Northwest Africa. It prefers dry grasslands, arid and sunny grassy areas on carbonate substrates, at an elevation of 0–1,300 metres (0–4,265 ft) above sea level.

