About prickly lettuce
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable. The leaves are most often used raw in green salads, although lettuce is also seen in other kinds of food, such as sandwiches, wraps and soups; it can also be grilled. Its stem and seeds are sometimes used; celtuce (asparagus lettuce) is one variety grown for its stems, which are eaten either raw or cooked. In addition to its main use as a leafy green, it has also gathered religious and medicinal significance over centuries of human consumption. Europe and North America originally dominated the market for lettuce, but by the late 20th century the consumption of lettuce had spread throughout the world.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Lactuca sativa
- Genus
- Lactuca
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
prickly lettuce belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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