Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praevia
ID:
5991

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 496 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005320



Common Names

  • Lactuca Praevia
  • Early Lettuce
  • Early Lactuca


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca leucophaea leucophaea [unknown]
  • Lactuca tuberosa A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca praevia (also called Early Lettuce, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers with five petals and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca praevia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca praevia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca praevia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Lactuca praevia

Lactuca praevia is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Lactuca praevia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca praevia?

Lactuca praevia

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca praevia?

Lactuca praevia is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

What are the common uses of Lactuca praevia?

Lactuca praevia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

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