Status:
valid
Authors:
Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 14: 346 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065831
Common Names
- Narrow-Leaved Lettuce
- Slender Lettuce
- Attenuate Lettuce
Synonyms
- Lactuca semibarbata Stebbins [unknown]
- Lactuca attenuatissima Robyns [unknown]
Description
Lactuca attenuata (also called Slender Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca attenuata is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to help prevent soil erosion and can be used as a natural fence or barrier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lactuca attenuata has a flower with white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca attenuata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lactuca attenuata
Lactuca attenuata is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Lactuca attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca attenuata?
Lactuca attenuata
What is the common name of Lactuca attenuata?
Slender Lettuce
What is the natural habitat of Lactuca attenuata?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,