Sea Plantain

An uncommon weed of coastal turf areas, primarily from saltmarsh turf. It is rare nowadays in well maintained turf, unlike in the past when sea-washed turf was commonly used for the laying of bowling greens. A fairly fine but stout narrow leaved plant, with typically 3 to 5 veins. It flowers mainly from May to September, producing an unfurrowed flowering stalk. Its scientific name Is Plantago maritima.