The main differences between Plantago major and Plantago asiatica

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of Plantain are broadly ovate or ovate, with a very rounded top, wavy or irregularly serrated edges, and the petioles of its leaves are longer than the leaves.

The leaves of Plantain are papery, elliptical, ovate-lanceolate or elliptical-lanceolate, and the base of the leaves is sheath-like.

2. Fruit Difference

The capsule of Plantain is oval in shape and brown or tan in color.

The capsule of Plantain is ovate-elliptical or conical-ovate, the seeds are elliptical, flat on the ventral side, and yellowish brown or black in color.

3. Flower Difference

The flowers of Plantain Plant are densely grown, and the bracts are oval with green keel-like protrusions.

The stalks of the inflorescence of Plantain are striped and covered with short white soft hairs, and the spike-shaped inflorescence is thin and cylindrical.