Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
33058

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 139 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032387



Common Names

  • Hispida Lactuca
  • Lactuca Hispida
  • Hispida


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Description

Lactuca hispida (also called bristly lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is typically found in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca hispida is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca hispida is a perennial species native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lactuca hispida

Lactuca hispida can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Lactuca hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca hispida?

Lactuca hispida

What type of plant is Lactuca hispida?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Lactuca hispida found?

It is found in Europe

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,