Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Phillips) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18(3): 438 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069284
Common Names
- Tyson's Lettuce
- Tyson's Lactuca
- Tyson's Wild Lettuce
Description
Lactuca tysonii (also called Tyson's lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca tysonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca tysonii is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca tysonii is an annual herb that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Lactuca tysonii
Lactuca tysonii is native to North America and can be found in the United States in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Lactuca tysonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca tysonii?
Lactuca tysonii
What is the common name of Lactuca tysonii?
Tyson's lettuce
Where is Lactuca tysonii found?
Lactuca tysonii is found in Mexico.
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,