Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Kilian
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 31: 76 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040730
Common Names
- Stebbins' Lettuce
- Stemless Lettuce
- Lactuca stebbinsii
Description
Lactuca stebbinsii (also called Stebbins' Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca stebbinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca stebbinsii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca stebbinsii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize occasionally.
Where to Find Lactuca stebbinsii
Lactuca stebbinsii is native to California, where it can be found in the wild in the Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, and Coast Ranges.
Lactuca stebbinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca stebbinsii?
Lactuca stebbinsii
What is the common name of Lactuca stebbinsii?
Stebbins' lettuce
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca stebbinsii?
Grassy meadows 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,