Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raddeana
ID:
28411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xix. (1874) 526.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027740

Common Names

  • Raddeana Lactuca
  • Lactuca Raddeana
  • Raddeana Lettuce

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Synonyms

  • Pterocypsela elata (Hemsl.) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Pterocypsela raddeana (Maxim.) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Lactuca nakaiana H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Lactuca raddeana raddeana [unknown]
  • Prenanthes hieraciifolia H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lactuca alliariifolia H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Lactuca raddeana elata (Hemsl.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Lactuca raddeana compacta Bar. & Skv. [unknown]
  • Lactuca elata Hemsl. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Lactuca vaniotii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Lactuca raddeana (also called Radde's Lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia. It has a rosette of basal leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. It grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lactuca raddeana is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lactuca raddeana var. aogashimaensis (Kitam.) Katsuy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lactuca raddeana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lactuca raddeana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division of the crowns. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will not tolerate wet soils. It is not very tolerant of shade or frost.

Where to Find Lactuca raddeana

Lactuca raddeana is found in the Caucasus region.

Lactuca raddeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lactuca raddeana?

Lactuca raddeana

What is the common name of Lactuca raddeana?

Radde's lettuce

What type of plant is Lactuca raddeana?

Annual herbaceous plant

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,

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