Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
60419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl. ex Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 124 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059748



Common Names

  • Lactuca hirsuta
  • Hairy Lettuce
  • Hairy Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca sanguinea Bigelow [unknown]
  • Galathenium floridanum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lactuca hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
  • Lactuca villosa Torr. & A.Gray [deprecated]
  • Lactuca canadensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lactuca hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
  • Lactuca hirsuta sanguinea (Bigelow) Fernald [unknown]
  • Lactuca hirsuta albiflora (Torr. & A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
  • Galathenium sanguineum Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca hirsuta (also called hairy lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca hirsuta is yellow and has a single head with a few ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is small and has a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca hirsuta is an annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the soil in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 30 cm and has a spreading habit.

Where to Find Lactuca hirsuta

Lactuca hirsuta is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Lactuca hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca hirsuta?

Lactuca hirsuta

What is the common name of Lactuca hirsuta?

Hairy Wild Lettuce

What is the family of Lactuca hirsuta?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16822: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.