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Narrowleaf Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called buckhorn plantain, English plantain
Honey bees visit narrowleaf plantain mainly for its abundant pollen, offering limited nectar. Flowering occurs from spring to late summer, peaking in late spring to early summer, providing a reliable early-season pollen source. It thrives in disturbed soils and open areas, self-seeding prolifically but tolerating regular mowing.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–August |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |