Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serriola
ID:
15811

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II. 29. 1756 [2 Jun 1756]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015140



Common Names

  • Lactuca serriola
  • Prickly Lettuce
  • Prickly Wild Lettuce


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Description

Lactuca serriola (also called 'Prickly Lettuce', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca serriola is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as a border plant in gardens. Its leaves are aromatic and can be used to make a tea, and its flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lactuca virosa sub. virosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lactuca serriola has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca serriola is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lactuca serriola

Lactuca serriola can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.

Lactuca serriola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca serriola?

Lactuca serriola

What are the common names of Lactuca serriola?

Prickly Lettuce

What is the growth habit of Lactuca serriola?

It is an annual with an upright, branching habit

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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