Plantago ciliata Desf., Fl. Atlant. 1: 137 1798. ; 
 


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Plantago ovata : For ID Confirmation : Jabal Shams,Oman : 220114 : AK-14 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (4).  

I found these tiny wild plants on the highest peak here, at Jabal Shams in the Hajar Mountains.

It is around 3000 metres high and it snows in the winter.

Leaves were very hairy.
Very tiny white flowers. 
Could this be Plantago ovata?
Kindly confirm.


efi page on Plantago ovata


This has been identified by Dr Annette Patzelt of Oman Botanic Garden as Plantago ciliata.


 
 
 

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