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LXXVI. PLANTAGINACEiE 
2. Plantago lanceolata, Linn. ; FI. Br. Ind. iv. 706. Leaves 
lanceolate, 3-8 xf-1 in., 3-5-ribbed, nearly or quite entire, taper- 
ing downwards in a short stalk. Scapes 12—18 in., deeply 
furrowed. Spikes ovoid or shortly cylindric, 1-H in. long. Two 
lower sepals usually united. Stamens far protruding. Capsule 
containing 2-4 oblong seeds. 
Simla, roadsides ; April-OctoTber. — W. Himalaya, 5000—8000 ft. — N. Asia, 
Europe^ Britain) . 
3. Plantago tibetica, Hook. f. & Thoms. ; FI. Br. Ind. iv. 706. 
Leaves ovate or ovate-lanceolate, 2-3x|-l in., usually 5-ribbed, 
toothed, tapering downwards in a short stalk. Scapes 2-6 in. 
Spikes cylindric, 3-4 in. Stamens protruding. Capsule containing 
2-4 ovoid seeds. (Fig. 130.) 
Simla, roadsides ; April-October. — W. Himalaya, 4000-10,000 ft. 
