- Source: Lactuca inermis
Lactuca inermis is a species of wild lettuce native to sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian peninsula. A pioneer species often found in disturbed areas, it is of variable height, from very short (5 cm) to quite tall (240 cm) and woody. Local people consume its young leaves, perhaps with a light boiling, as a salad green or vegetable.
Varieties
Two varieties are currently accepted:
Lactuca inermis var. inermis
Lactuca inermis var. myriocephala (Dethier) Lawalrée
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Lactuca
- Daftar spesies Demospongiae
- Lactuca inermis
- Lactuca
- Pyrrhopappus
- L. abyssinica
- Haminoeoidea
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- List of plants of Burkina Faso
- List of plants by common name
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