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Common Names
- Lactuca Stelbinsiana
- Stelbinsiana Lettuce
- Lactuca Stelbinsiana Lettuce
Description
Lactuca stelbinsiana (also called Stelbin's Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca stelbinsiana is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an herbal remedy for insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca stelbinsiana is yellow, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca stelbinsiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Lactuca stelbinsiana
Lactuca stelbinsiana can be found in North America, especially in the eastern United States.
Lactuca stelbinsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca stelbinsiana?
Lactuca stelbinsiana
What is the common name of Lactuca stelbinsiana?
Star Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca stelbinsiana?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
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,