Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
84156

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rastit. Turkest. 765 (1915).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083485



Common Names

  • Hairy Lettuce
  • Lactuca Hispidula
  • Rough Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Steptorhamphus hispidulus Regel [unknown]

Description

Lactuca hispidula (also called Hairy Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a short stem with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca hispidula is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca hispidula is a yellowish-white flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca hispidula is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 10 cm apart and grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be divided every few years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Lactuca hispidula

Lactuca hispidula can be found in the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains.

Lactuca hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca hispidula?

Lactuca hispidula

What is the family of Lactuca hispidula?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Lactuca hispidula?

North America

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