Lactuca crambifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crambifolia
ID:
77013
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. [Boissier] 3: 806. 1875 [Sep-Oct 1875]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076342
Common Names
- Lettuce Daisy
- Lettuce-leaf Daisy
- Lettuce-leaved Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lactuca crambifolia (also called Cramb Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca crambifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lactuca crambifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lactuca crambifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 10 cm long. Plant the cuttings in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Lactuca crambifolia
Lactuca crambifolia can be found in the grasslands of North America.
Lactuca crambifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca crambifolia?
Lactuca crambifolia
What type of plant is Lactuca crambifolia?
It is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Lactuca crambifolia native to?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
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-3300: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.