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A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

A plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana.

The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.