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Lactuca Inermis
''Lactuca inermis'' is a species of wild lettuce Wild lettuce is a common name for several lactucarium-containing plants related to lettuce (''Lactuca sativa''). The name most often refers to ''Lactuca virosa'' (Europe, Asia, introduced to North America), though it may also refer to: * ''Lactuc ... native to sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian peninsula. A pioneer species often found in disturbed areas, it is of variable height, from very short (5cm) to quite tall (240cm) and woody. Local people consume its young leaves, perhaps with a light boiling, as a salad green or vegetable. Varieties Two varieties are currently accepted: *''Lactuca inermis'' var. ''inermis'' *''Lactuca inermis'' var. ''myriocephala'' (Dethier) Lawalrée References {{Taxonbar, from=Q12210491 inermis Plants described in 1775 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lactuca
''Lactuca'', commonly known as lettuce, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus includes at least 50 species, distributed worldwide, but mainly in temperate Eurasia. Its best-known representative is the garden lettuce (''Lactuca sativa''), with its many varieties. "Wild lettuce" commonly refers to the wild-growing relatives of common garden lettuce. Many species are common weeds. ''Lactuca'' species are diverse and take a wide variety of forms. They are annuals, biennials, perennials, or shrubs. Their flower heads have yellow, blue, or white ray florets. Some species are bitter-tasting. Most wild lettuces are xerophytes, adapted to dry habitat types. Some occur in more moist areas, such as the mountains of central Africa. Diversity There are different concepts of the species within ''Lactuca''. It is not clear how many distinct species are known, and estimates vary from 50 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
