Desert Indianwheat

Plantago ovata

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Annual
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Low
Seedling rate:
3-10

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Clark,
Nye,
Lincoln

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Fischer 1943.

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