Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Craib in Kew Bull. 1911. 1911 403
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057496
Common Names
- Lactuca Parishii
- Parish's Lettuce
- Parish's Wild Lettuce
Description
Lactuca parishii (also called 'Parish's Lettuce', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open areas at elevations of 0-1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lactuca parishii is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lactuca parishii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lactuca parishii is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lactuca parishii
Lactuca parishii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub, grasslands, and chaparral.
Lactuca parishii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lactuca parishii?
Lactuca parishii
What is the common name of Lactuca parishii?
Parish's lettuce
Where is Lactuca parishii native to?
California
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,