Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azerbaijanica
ID:
70384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 122: 193 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069713



Common Names

  • Azerbaijan Lettuce
  • Azerbaijani Lettuce
  • Azerbaijan Wild Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca azerbaijanica (also called 'Azerbaijan lettuce', among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca azerbaijanica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating colds, headaches, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca azerbaijanica is a yellow, star-shaped head with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca azerbaijanica is an annual herb that is native to Azerbaijan. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedling mix.

Where to Find Lactuca azerbaijanica

Lactuca azerbaijanica can be found in the Caucasus region of Azerbaijan.

Lactuca azerbaijanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca azerbaijanica?

Lactuca azerbaijanica

What type of plant is Lactuca azerbaijanica?

Annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca azerbaijanica?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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,

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