Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
64067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 460 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063396



Common Names

  • Lactuca paradoxa
  • Paradoxical Lettuce
  • Paradoxa Lactuca


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Synonyms

  • Pertya paradoxa (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Lactuca paradoxa paradoxa [unknown]
  • Pertya paradoxa Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lactuca paradoxa pedicellato-foliolata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca paradoxa (also called Prickly Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca paradoxa is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca paradoxa has small, yellow flower heads that are made up of many tiny flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca paradoxa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Lactuca paradoxa

Lactuca paradoxa is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows and pastures.

Lactuca paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca paradoxa?

Lactuca paradoxa

What is the family of Lactuca paradoxa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Lactuca paradoxa?

Paradox Lettuce

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-20366: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.