Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludoviciana
ID:
71077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Riddell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. West. States : 51 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070406



Common Names

  • Prairie Lettuce
  • Ludovician Lettuce
  • Wild Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus ludovicianus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lactuca campestris Greene [unknown]
  • Lactuca campestris campestris [unknown]
  • Galathenium ludovicianum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lactuca campestris typica Wiegand [unknown]
  • Lactuca ludoviciana ludoviciana [unknown]

Description

Lactuca ludoviciana (also called Louisiana Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca ludoviciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lactuca ludoviciana flower is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca ludoviciana is an annual herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lactuca ludoviciana

Lactuca ludoviciana is native to North America. It can be found in open, sunny areas, such as prairies and roadsides.

Lactuca ludoviciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca ludoviciana?

Lactuca ludoviciana

What is the family of Lactuca ludoviciana?

Asteraceae

Where is Lactuca ludoviciana found?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27209: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
John Leonard Riddell (1807-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riddell' in the authors string.