Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumicola
ID:
120906

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65(Suppl. 2): 67 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120235



Common Names

  • Dumicola Lactuca
  • Lactuca Dumicola
  • Lactuca dumicola


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Synonyms

  • Crepis dumicola Hiern [unknown]

Description

Lactuca dumicola (also called 'Dune Lettuce', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, dunes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca dumicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lactuca dumicola are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca dumicola is a perennial plant that 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 can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lactuca dumicola

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

Lactuca dumicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca dumicola?

Lactuca dumicola

What is the common name of Lactuca dumicola?

Dune Lettuce

What is the habitat of Lactuca dumicola?

Dunes, sandy soils, and coastal habitats

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,

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