Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricata
ID:
13853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1, 4: 27. 1844 [Jun 1844]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013182

Common Names

  • Lactuca Intricata
  • Intricate Lettuce
  • Intricate Lactuca

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca graeca Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca intricata (also called Intricate Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, and it typically grows in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca intricata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca intricata is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca intricata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, dig up the rootstock in the spring and divide it into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in the sun.

Where to Find Lactuca intricata

Lactuca intricata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Lactuca intricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca intricata?

Lactuca intricata

What is the common name of Lactuca intricata?

Cutleaf Lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Lactuca intricata?

Grasslands and open woodlands in western North America

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228054-1: Based on the initial data import