Any of several kinds of plantain (genus Plantago), especially P. major var. rosea, a variety in which the flower is composed of a rosette of green leafy bracts.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist.
Definition of rose plantain in US English:
rose plantain
noun
Any of several kinds of plantain (genus Plantago), especially P. major var. rosea, a variety in which the flower is composed of a rosette of green leafy bracts.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist.