Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauciifolia
ID:
83084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 813 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082413



Common Names

  • Blue Lettuce
  • Blue Wild Lettuce
  • Glaucous Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca longirostra Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca glauciifolia (also called Glaucous Lettuce, and Wild Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and is often found in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca glauciifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca glauciifolia has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca glauciifolia is an annual herb native to Europe. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it can be divided or propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Lactuca glauciifolia

Lactuca glauciifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Lactuca glauciifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca glauciifolia?

Lactuca glauciifolia

What is the family of Lactuca glauciifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Lactuca glauciifolia?

Blue Lettuce

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-38923: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.