Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saligna
ID:
108654

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 796 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107983



Common Names

  • Willow Lettuce
  • Blue Lettuce
  • Narrowleaf Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca angustifolia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Lactuca wallrothii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lactuca adulteriana Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca cyanea K.Koch [unknown]
  • Lactuca tommasiniana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lactuca caucasica caucasica [unknown]
  • Lactuca virosa Hablitz [deprecated]
  • Lactuca caucasica major K.Koch [unknown]
  • Lactuca caucasica minor K.Koch [unknown]
  • Lactuca saligna wallrothiana Wallr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca cracoviensis bueck ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Lactuca saligna ruppiana Wallr. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla crepoides Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca spiciformis Dulac [unknown]
  • Lactuca saligna runcinata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Lactuca saligna saligna [unknown]
  • Lactuca caucasica K.Koch [unknown]
  • Lactuca saligna saligna [unknown]
  • Lactuca salicifolia Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca saligna (also called willow lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca saligna is used as a food source and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin disorders, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca saligna is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca saligna is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Lactuca saligna

Lactuca saligna can be found in areas of Europe, such as France, Italy, and Spain.

Lactuca saligna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca saligna?

Lactuca saligna

Where does Lactuca saligna grow?

Lactuca saligna is native to Europe and North Africa.

What type of soil does Lactuca saligna prefer?

Lactuca saligna prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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-6645: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.