Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glareosa
ID:
70994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Boiss., Fl. Orient. 3. 1875. 812 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070323



Common Names

  • Lactuca
  • Glareosa Lettuce
  • Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes glareosa (Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Lactuca glareosa (also called Glaucous Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers that grows in Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca glareosa is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca glareosa is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca glareosa is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Lactuca glareosa

Lactuca glareosa is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Lactuca glareosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca glareosa?

Lactuca glareosa

What is the common name of Lactuca glareosa?

Glaucous lettuce

What is the family of Lactuca glareosa?

Asteraceae

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228007-1: Based on the initial data import