Arnoglossum atriplicifolium, the pale Indian plantain, is a perennial herbaceous wildflower in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

It can reach heights of up to 3 metres (10 ft), with dramatic clusters of white flowers at the top of a central, unbranching stalk.

[3] The stems and lower surface of the leaves have a grayish white color, which is the source of the "pale" in the common name and is a distinguishing feature when differentiating it from other species in the Arnoglossum genus.

[4] At the top of the central stalk is a flat-topped corymb, or cluster, of 4 to 15 flower heads.

[3] Among the Cherokee Indians, leaves taken from the plant were traditionally used as a poultice for cuts and bruises.