Leaves in a basal rosette, simple, sheathing at base, parallel veins are more prominent so leaves superficially resemble monocot leaves
Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic, reduced
3 genera, 254 species
Economic importance: weeds, source of dietary fiber
Diagnostic characteristics: leaves in a basal rosette, major veins parallel, reduced flowers with CA, CO, and A in fours. Plantaginaceae are sometimes mistaken for monocots because of leaf shape and venation
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