8th May 2025

Day 23 Woodland Wildlife Challenge

Cobbs Clough: Lancashire

Day 23 of the Woodland Wildflower Challenge.

Today: Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata )

This plant is everywhere at this time of year,especially in clearings within the woodland.The leaves are picked and used as a salad green, vegetable or potherb. The seeds have been ground to make flour.

For more info: https://www.ediblewildfood.com/broadleaf-plantain.aspx