Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyrrhyncha
ID:
12459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 578 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011788



Common Names

  • Lactuca brachyrrhyncha
  • Brachyrrhyncha
  • Short-beaked Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha (also called Short-beaked Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, headaches, and insomnia. It is also used as a salad green and as a garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Lactuca brachyrrhyncha

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha FAQ

What type of plant is Lactuca brachyrrhyncha?

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is an annual herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae.

Where does Lactuca brachyrrhyncha grow?

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha is native to the Mediterranean region.

What does Lactuca brachyrrhyncha look like?

Lactuca brachyrrhyncha has small, yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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