Plantago crassifolia var. crassifolia, beach plantain leaves

This small Plantago crassifolia var. crassifolia plant, commonly known as thick-leaved plantain or sometimes beach plantain, was seen on the beach at Sandbaai during May.

The long, stalkless leaves are mainly clustered near the stem-tips, not forming convincing rosettes. The leaves are from 3 cm to 6 cm long and from 1 cm to 2 cm wide (Leistner, (Ed.), 2000; Mustart, et al, 1997; Bond and Goldblatt, 1984; iNaturalist; https://www.botanikks.com).