Earlier stage, pistil mature, stamens not yet appearing outside the corolla of a plantain flower.

Plantain Flowers

Earlier stage, pistil mature, stamens not yet appearing outside the corolla of a plantain flower.

Later stage, pistil withered, stamens mature of a plantain flower.

Plantain Flowers

Later stage, pistil withered, stamens mature of a plantain flower.

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the English plantain (Plantago lanceolata).

English Plantain

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the English plantain (Plantago lanceolata).

"Plantago lanceolata. 1. flower and bract; 2. pistil; 3. ovary cut across; 4. seed; 5. section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Ribwort Plantain

"Plantago lanceolata. 1. flower and bract; 2. pistil; 3. ovary cut across; 4. seed; 5. section of it."…