Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
1677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 362 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001006



Common Names

  • Lactuca
  • Floridana
  • Florida Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca acuminata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Wiestia acuminata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium lyratum Cass. [unknown]
  • Wiestia floridana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium acuminatum (Willd.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Lactuca villosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Sonchus floridanus L. [unknown]
  • Cicerbita villosa Beauverd [unknown]
  • Mulgedium floridanum DC. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium floridanum floridanum [unknown]
  • Lactuca acuminata (Willd.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lactuca floridana villosa (Jacq.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Mulgedium villosum Small [unknown]
  • Cicerbita floridana (L.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Sonchus lapponicus Froel. [unknown]
  • Lactuca floridana floridana [unknown]
  • Prenanthes sonchoides DC. [unknown]
  • Cicerbita acuminata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium acuminatum DC. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca floridana (also called Florida lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of leaves with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have a single pistil. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca floridana is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca floridana is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca floridana is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Lactuca floridana

Lactuca floridana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Lactuca floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca floridana?

Lactuca floridana

What is the common name of Lactuca floridana?

Florida lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca floridana?

Lactuca floridana is native to the southeastern United States.

What is the growth habit of Lactuca floridana?

Lactuca floridana is an annual herb that grows up to 3 feet tall.

What is the flowering season of Lactuca floridana?

Lactuca floridana flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-100958: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.