Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
129487

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 795 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128816

Common Names

  • Lettuce
  • Lactuca
  • Lactuca Sativa

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca palmata Willd. [unknown]
  • Lactuca laciniata Roth [unknown]
  • Lactuca laciniata (Houtt.) Makino [unknown]
  • Lactuca crispa (L.) Roth [unknown]
  • Lactuca capitata Garsault [unknown]
  • Lactuca scariola sativa (L.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa minii Hadidi [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa capitata (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Lactuca capitata DC. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa asparagina (L.H.Bailey) Janch. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa longifolia (Lam.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Lactuca scariola sativa Moris [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa romana Spielm. ex Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa crispa (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa secalina Alef. [unknown]
  • Lactuca integrifolia Bigelow [unknown]
  • Lactuca esculenta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Lactuca sativa asparagina [deprecated]

Description

Lactuca sativa (also called Garden Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca sativa is used as a vegetable and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca sativa is a bright yellow flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca sativa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lactuca sativa

Lactuca sativa is native to Europe and can be found in cultivated fields and gardens.

Lactuca sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca sativa?

Lactuca sativa

What type of plant is Lactuca sativa?

Lactuca sativa is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca sativa?

Lactuca sativa is native to the Mediterranean region

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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