1. a plant of the plantain family with small leaves and spikes of tiny flowers, found in coastal regions
Usage: also called goose-tongue or goose tongue; botanical name: Plantago maritima
2. a type of edible seaweed or sea vegetable
Usage: regional; culinary use

Examples

• The goosetongue plant thrives in salt marshes and sandy coastal areas.
• Goosetongue is a hardy perennial that tolerates harsh maritime conditions.
• Some coastal communities harvest goosetongue as a traditional food source.
• The small purple flowers of goosetongue bloom in late spring.
• Goosetongue can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America.