Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissecta
ID:
23767

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 164 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023096



Common Names

  • Lactuca dissecta
  • Cut-Leaved Lettuce
  • Cut-Leaved Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Chondrilla auriculata Wall. [unknown]
  • Lactuca auriculata DC. [unknown]
  • Lactuca stocksii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lactuca arvensis Edgew. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca dissecta (also called Dissected Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has a rosette of leaves and a long stem. It is native to Europe and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca dissecta is a perennial flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to provide ground cover and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca dissecta is a small, yellow-green flower head with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca dissecta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lactuca dissecta

Lactuca dissecta is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas such as meadows and pastures.

Lactuca dissecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca dissecta?

Lactuca dissecta

What type of plant is Lactuca dissecta?

Lactuca dissecta is an annual herb.

Where is Lactuca dissecta found?

Lactuca dissecta is found in Europe, Asia, and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122321: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.