Plantago asiatica, is a self-fertile, perennial flowering plant of genus Plantago. The plant is native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, etc.). It grows really well in disturbed areas like roadsides or even dirt roads. It is valued for its use in folk medicine and it also can be used in cooking. Common names include Chinese plantain, obako, arnoglossa, and Asiatic plantain. Source: Wikipedia (en)