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Woodland Lettuce (Lactuca floridana)

Woodland lettuce (Lactuca floridana) is a leafy green herb native to North America, found in moist woodlands and clearings.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full sun.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot regions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water more frequently during dry periods.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-1.5 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed, toothed

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Agathyrsus acuminatus (Willd.) Sweet
Cicerbita acuminata (Willd.) Wallr.
Cicerbita floridana (L.) Wallr.
Cicerbita villosa Beauverd
Lactuca acuminata (Willd.) Spreng.
Lactuca villosa Jacq.
Mulgedium acuminatum (Willd.) DC.
Mulgedium floridanum (L.) DC.
Mulgedium lyratum Cass.
Mulgedium villosum Small
Prenanthes sonchoides DC.
Sonchus acuminatus Willd.
Sonchus floridanus L.
Wiestia acuminata (Willd.) Sch.Bip.
Wiestia floridana (L.) Sch.Bip.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusLactuca
  • speciesLactuca floridana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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