Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scarioloides
ID:
5259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 49 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004588



Common Names

  • Lactuca scarioloides
  • Scarioloides Lettuce
  • Scarioloides Wild Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca scarioloides (also called wild lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, pastures and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca scarioloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal herb. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and blood sugar regulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca scarioloides is yellow with a single head and a long stem. The seed is small, oval shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca scarioloides is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lactuca scarioloides

Lactuca scarioloides is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Lactuca scarioloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca scarioloides?

Lactuca scarioloides

What is the common name of Lactuca scarioloides?

Scariola Lettuce

Where is Lactuca scarioloides found?

Lactuca scarioloides is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What is the habitat of Lactuca scarioloides?

Lactuca scarioloides is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

What is the flower color of Lactuca scarioloides?

The flowers of Lactuca scarioloides are yellow.

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,

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