Plantago major

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Etymology of Plantago major: The name "Plantago" derives from the Latin "planta", which means "sole" or "flat", and the suffix "-ago", meaning "resemblance", hence "resembling a sole" alluding to the leaf shape. The epithet "major" refers to the larger size of the species' leaves in relation to others.

At least fifteen Plantago taxa (species and subspecies) exist in the Cypriot habitat.

There are five to nine conspicuous veins over the length of the leaf. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten. Plantago major is an uncommon plant to encounter, and you have more chances to see it near running water, such as a torrent. Plantago major does not grow in the Akamas region, the Nicosia region or the Karpasia peninsula. It can be seen up to an altitude of 1375 metres. Its long flowering is between March and October.