Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipetiolata
ID:
120844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia iv. 186 (1941).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120173



Common Names

  • Lactuca gracilipetiolata
  • Gracilipetiolata Lactuca
  • Lactuca of Gracilipetiolata


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Description

Lactuca gracilipetiolata (also called Slender Petiole Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and tall, slender stems with small yellow flowers that appear in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca gracilipetiolata is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has small white flowers and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca gracilipetiolata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca gracilipetiolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Lactuca gracilipetiolata

Lactuca gracilipetiolata is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Lactuca gracilipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca gracilipetiolata?

Lactuca gracilipetiolata

What is the common name of Lactuca gracilipetiolata?

Slender-petioled Lettuce

What type of plant is Lactuca gracilipetiolata?

It is a herb

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,

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