The vascular tissue of higher plants consists of specialized cells that differ from all other cells with respect to their shape and size, their organellar composition, their extracellular matrix, the ...

No relation to the tropical, banana-like plant with the same common name, plantain is a common weed with edible leaves and seeds. It is also one of the best herbal remedies for scrapes, bug bites, and ...

According to the New England Wildflower Society, common plantain (Plantago major) is one of the most common lawn weeds — second only to the dandelion. I must have perfect plantain growing conditions ...

My friend Bob would shudder if he knew that I planted plantain today. Like many homeowners, he loves his lawn. And plantain - the weed - is one of the banes of a lawn, along with grubs and their ...

My recent column on poison ivy has resulted in several tips from readers about how to prevent and deal with it once you got it. Reader Arley Morey of East Syracuse emailed me the following about using ...

Question: This weed has been popping up in my yard. It looks like plantain, but the leaves are narrower. Can you tell me what it is and how to control it? Answer: The weed you have is actually a type ...