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Kompass-Lattich

Lactuca serriola

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Lactuca

Species

Lactuca serriola (Kompass-Lattich)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga espinaca

French Laitue serriole

German Kompass-Lattich

Portuguese alface-silvestre

Russian Латук компасный

Arabic خَسّ الزَّيْت

Turkish Yabani Marul

Similar Species in Lactuca

Französischer Milchlattich

Grossblättriger Milchlattich

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kompass-Lattich?

The scientific name of Kompass-Lattich is Lactuca serriola. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.

What is the conservation status of Kompass-Lattich?

Kompass-Lattich (Lactuca serriola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kompass-Lattich live?

Kompass-Lattich is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic.

What family does Kompass-Lattich belong to?

Kompass-Lattich (Lactuca serriola) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Kompass-Lattich endangered?

No, Kompass-Lattich (Lactuca serriola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Kompass-Lattich belong to?

Kompass-Lattich (Lactuca serriola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kompass-Lattich?

The closest relatives of Kompass-Lattich in the genus Lactuca include chinesischer Salat, Dauer-Lattich, Eichen-Lattich, Französischer Milchlattich, Gift-Lattich.