Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
122488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 203 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121817



Common Names

  • Glandulifera Lactuca
  • Lactuca Glandulifera
  • Glandulifera's Lactuca


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca integrifolia De Wild. [unknown]
  • Lactuca glandulifera glandulifera [unknown]
  • Lactuca glandulifera glandulifera [unknown]
  • Lactuca wildemaniana Stebbins [unknown]
  • Lactuca glandulifera calva (R.E.Fr.) Robyns [unknown]
  • Lactuca dunlapii Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Lactuca glandulifera calva R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca elgonensis Stebbins [unknown]

Description

Lactuca glandulifera (also called glandular lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It has lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca glandulifera is an edible plant that is used in salads and soups. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca glandulifera is a small, white flower with a single head. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca glandulifera is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Lactuca glandulifera

Lactuca glandulifera is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lactuca glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca glandulifera?

Lactuca glandulifera

What is the common name of Lactuca glandulifera?

Glandular lettuce

Where is Lactuca glandulifera found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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