Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Grossheim & Schischk. Sched. Herb. Pl. Or. Exsicc. 8. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065406
Common Names
- Lactuca
- Wild Lettuce
- Georgian Lettuce
Description
Lactuca georgica (also called 'Georgian Lettuce', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caucasus. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca georgica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for humans and animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca georgica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca georgica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Lactuca georgica
Lactuca georgica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Lactuca georgica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca georgica?
Lactuca georgica
What is the common name of Lactuca georgica?
N/A
Where is Lactuca georgica native to?
Europe
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,