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Lactuca Macrophylla (Cicerbita macrophylla)

Cicerbita macrophylla, commonly known as Lactuca Macrophylla, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, featuring large leaves and blue to violet flower heads.

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Sunlight

Partial Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Partial Shade

Prefers dappled shade or morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Thrives in cooler temperatures, generally between 10-20°C. Can tolerate some heat if kept moist.

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Agathyrsus macrophyllus (Willd.) Beck
Galathenium macrophyllum (Willd.) Nutt.
Hieracium cicerbita E.H.L.Krause
Lactuca macrophylla (Willd.) A.Gray
Mulgedium macrophyllum (Willd.) DC.
Sonchus macrophyllus Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusCicerbita
  • speciesCicerbita macrophylla
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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