Status:
valid
Authors:
Kovalevsk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 10: 131 (1993), nom. nov. (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078944
Common Names
- Alaica Lettuce
- Alaica Wild Lettuce
- Alaica Prickly Lettuce
Description
Lactuca alaica (also called alaic lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in sandy soils and is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca alaica is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a natural dye and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca alaica is yellow, with a single flower head per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca alaica can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.
Where to Find Lactuca alaica
Lactuca alaica is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and prairies.
Lactuca alaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca alaica?
Lactuca alaica
What is the common name of Lactuca alaica?
Alaica lettuce
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca alaica?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Canary Islands
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,