Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
124617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 144 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123946



Common Names

  • Smooth Lettuce
  • Smooth Wild Lettuce
  • Inermis Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca inermis (also called 'Woolly Lettuce', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca inermis is a plant commonly used as a salad green. It is also used as a garnish and to add flavor to dishes. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and may help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lactuca inermis var. myriocephala (Dethier) Lawalrée

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca inermis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca inermis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Lactuca inermis

Lactuca inermis is a species of lettuce native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Lactuca inermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca inermis?

Lactuca inermis

What type of plant is Lactuca inermis?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Lactuca inermis found?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85069: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.