Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biennis
ID:
34115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moench) Fernald

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 42: 300 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033444



Common Names

  • Biennial Lettuce
  • Prairie Lettuce
  • Lactuca Biennis


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Synonyms

  • Agathyrsus floridanus D.Don [unknown]
  • Lactuca biennis biennis [unknown]
  • Sonchus spicatus Lam. [unknown]
  • Lactuca spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Cicerbita spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Mulgedium leucophaeum leucophaeum [unknown]
  • Lactuca spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Mulgedium spicatum spicatum [unknown]
  • Mulgedium spicatum Small [unknown]
  • Cicerbita spicata Beauverd [unknown]
  • Mulgedium spicatum integrifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) Small [unknown]
  • Sonchus biennis Moench [unknown]

Description

Lactuca biennis (also called Tall Blue Lettuce, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are oblong and serrated. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca biennis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca biennis is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca biennis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lactuca biennis

Lactuca biennis can be found in Europe, particularly in the UK, Germany, and France.

Lactuca biennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca biennis?

Lactuca biennis

What is the common name of Lactuca biennis?

Biennial Lettuce

Where is Lactuca biennis found?

It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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-132331: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.