Chloroplast genome of <i>plantago major</i>, a medicinal plant in China

<i>Plantago major</i> (Plantaginaceae) is a medicinal plant in Chinese folk culture, known for its famous medicinal components such as plantagomain. In this study, we conducted genome sequencing of <i>P. major</i> using Illumina sequencing technology. The assembled complete chloroplast genome had a length of 165,044 bp, comprising a large single-copy regions (82,963 bp), a small single-copy regions (4,633 bp), and a pair of inverted repeat regions (38,724 bp). A total of 140 genes were detected, including 94 CDS, 38 tRNA, and 8 rRNA. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close genetic relationship between <i>P. major</i> and <i>P. rigida</i>. These findings provide valuable data for a comprehensive understanding of the biological characteristics of <i>P. major</i>.