Plantago ovata seed

Common name: Plantago ovata Scientific name: Plantago ovata Other names: Daqees - Yanam - Qareeta - Lughmat Al-Na'jah A small herbaceous plant with many strip-shaped leaves of parallel lengths connected at the base of the stem. The color of the leaves in Plantago ovata tends to be grayish green, and small hairs usually grow on top of them. It is considered one of the most famous forage plants in the Saudi Arabian desert. It was mentioned in ancient folk poetry, where the poet says: "Greenery of the veins beneath your transparent skin, clusters of Ribl, no one surpasses it." Flower of Plantago ovata: Its small white flowers gather above each other in an oval-shaped cluster, blooming in spring. Fruit and seeds of Plantago ovata: Its small fruits contain two seeds each. Season for germination of Plantago ovata: It is planted in spring, and can also be cultivated throughout the year in agricultural reserves and enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for Plantago ovata: The plant grows in moderate to cool temperatures, thrives in loose sandy soil, resistant to frost and drought, and is irrigated regularly. Method of cultivating Plantago ovata: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm to 2 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. Its benefits and uses: It has medicinal uses, as the plant contains a high percentage of mineral substances such as calcium, phosphorus, and the saicic acid compound, among others. It is also used in some countries as a healthy food by cooking its leaves or adding them to green salads, as it contains many beneficial nutrients. Original habitat of Plantago ovata: Its original habitat is in the Arab world, notably in the Levant and the Maghreb countries. It also spreads in sandy areas in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.