Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abietina
ID:
48993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J.F.N. Bornmüller in Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Vereins 20. 1904-1905 25

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048322



Common Names

  • Abietina Lactuca
  • Abietina Lactuca
  • Abietina Lactuca


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Synonyms

  • Crepis abietina (Boiss. & Balansa) Beauverd [deprecated]

Description

Lactuca abietina (also called Fir-Leaved Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe, and is found in the grasslands and meadows of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. It prefers moist, sunny, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca abietina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca abietina has small, white flowers clustered in heads. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca abietina is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Lactuca abietina

Lactuca abietina can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lactuca abietina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca abietina?

Lactuca abietina

What is the common name of Lactuca abietina?

Fir lettuce

What is the family of Lactuca abietina?

Asteraceae

Species in the Lactuca genus

Lactuca floridana, Lactuca acanthifolia, Lactuca formosana, Lactuca microcephala, Lactuca longespicata, Lactuca rostrata, Lactuca scarioloides, Lactuca praevia, Lactuca zambeziaca, Lactuca schulzeana, Lactuca cyprica, Lactuca rosularis, Lactuca tinctociliata, Lactuca tenerrima, Lactuca dregeana, Lactuca brachyrrhyncha, Lactuca klossii, Lactuca intricata, Lactuca rechingeriana, Lactuca muralis, Lactuca mwinilungensis, Lactuca marunguensis, Lactuca serriola, Lactuca longidentata, Lactuca setosa, Lactuca palmensis, Lactuca corymbosa, Lactuca muralis, Lactuca lasiorhiza, Lactuca triangulata, Lactuca singularis, Lactuca perennis, Lactuca rostrata, Lactuca praecox, Lactuca aculeata, Lactuca czerepanovii, Lactuca dissecta, Lactuca virosa, Lactuca fenzlii, Lactuca raddeana, Lactuca repens, Lactuca hispida, Lactuca biennis, Lactuca mansuensis, Lactuca undulata, Lactuca tatarica, Lactuca indica, Lactuca orientalis, Lactuca alpestris, Lactuca stebbinsii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-146817: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.