Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyclada
ID:
118420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 10 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117749



Common Names

  • Prickly Lettuce
  • Tall Lettuce
  • Blue Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Chondrilla piestocarpa piestocarpa [unknown]

Description

Lactuca polyclada (also called Many-flowered Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca polyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca polyclada is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings of Lactuca polyclada are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca polyclada is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lactuca polyclada

Lactuca polyclada can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

Lactuca polyclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca polyclada?

Lactuca polyclada

What is the common name of Lactuca polyclada?

Many-branched Lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca polyclada?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-79103: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.