Lamb's tongues

Lamb's tongue plantains are also known as ribwort because of the 'ribs' along the leaves, which are really veins.

If cut down its leaves lie flat so that it survives mowing or grazing.  Researchers in Norway have found lots of its pollen in neolithic excavations and taken this as an indication that grazing animals were part of neolithic life. 

Gardeneners can either dig it out of their lawns or settle for the rosette of leaves and enjoy the flowers.

The seedheads on their long stalks can be used in a game a bit like conkers, or the stalks can be wound round the fingers and the head flicked off while you chant "Molly 'ad a dolly and 'er 'ed popped off."  If you want to try it ask a junior age child.