Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
47499

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
C. von Linnaeus, Sp. Pl.. 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046828



Common Names

  • Lactuca canadensis
  • Canadian Lettuce
  • Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus acuminatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Lactuca villosa Muhl. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Galathenium integrifolium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Galathenium salicifolium Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lactuca longifolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Lactuca procera Schrad. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sagittifolia Elliott [unknown]
  • Lactuca steelei Britton [unknown]
  • Lactuca elongata elongata [unknown]
  • Mulgedium canadense canadense [unknown]
  • Mulgedium canadense (L.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Lactuca caroliniana Walter [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis integrifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Farw. [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis canadensis [unknown]
  • Lactuca elongata Mulh. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis obovata Wiegand [unknown]
  • Mulgedium integrifolium Cass. [unknown]
  • Wiestia elongata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cicerbita elongata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Agathyrsus acuminatus (Willd.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Galathenium elongatum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Wiestia canadensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis longifolia Farw. [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sonchus pallidus Willd. [unknown]
  • Cicerbita canadensis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca canadensis canadensis [unknown]

Description

Lactuca canadensis (also called Wild Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca canadensis is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca canadensis is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, light brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca canadensis is an annual plant that is easily grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Lactuca canadensis

Lactuca canadensis can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands in North America.

Lactuca canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca canadensis?

Lactuca canadensis

What type of plant is Lactuca canadensis?

Lactuca canadensis is an annual plant.

Where is Lactuca canadensis native to?

Lactuca canadensis is native to North America.

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