Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
16820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lawalrée

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55(1-2): 271 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016149



Common Names

  • Lettuce Corymb
  • Lactuca Corymbosa
  • Corymb Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca corymbosa (also called Tall Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a tall stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Americas and is found in dry, open habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca corymbosa is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca corymbosa is a yellow-white composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca corymbosa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.

Where to Find Lactuca corymbosa

Lactuca corymbosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lactuca corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca corymbosa?

Lactuca corymbosa

What is the common name of Lactuca corymbosa?

Corymbose Lettuce

What type of plant is Lactuca corymbosa?

Annual herb

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-115627: Based on the initial data import
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.