snap or pop off easily from the base
As the stalks age, they become fibrous and tougher, and the flavor can turn more bitter/astringent.
Why the flowering shoots can be a smart edible choice
1) Nutrients you can reasonably expect
Plantain is not a “miracle food,” but it is a real green plant with a typical wild-edible profile:
Fiber (especially in older leaves and older shoots)
Micronutrients commonly found in leafy plants (vitamins and minerals vary with soil and season)
Antioxidant compounds (polyphenols and related plant chemicals)
The shoots
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