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Acrid lettuce

Lactuca virosa

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About

The Acrid lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a species in the genus Lactuca. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, and Czech Republic.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Lactuca
Species
Lactuca virosa (Acrid lettuce)

Names in Other Languages

French Laitue vireuse
German Gift-Lattich

Similar Species in Lactuca

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Lactuca sibirica
Least Concern
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Arrow-Leaved Lettuce
Lactuca canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Biennial Lettuce
Lactuca biennis
Not Evaluated
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Blue lettuce
Lactuca perennis
Not Evaluated
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Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica
Not Evaluated
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Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
Not Evaluated
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Cultivated Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Not Evaluated
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Downy Lettuce
Lactuca hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acrid lettuce?
The scientific name of Acrid lettuce is Lactuca virosa. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.
Where does Acrid lettuce live?
Acrid lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands.
What family does Acrid lettuce belong to?
Acrid lettuce (Lactuca virosa) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Acrid lettuce belong to?
Acrid lettuce (Lactuca virosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Acrid lettuce?
The closest relatives of Acrid lettuce in the genus Lactuca include , Arrow-Leaved Lettuce, Biennial Lettuce, Blue lettuce, Blue Lettuce.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Lactuca — 16 Species

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Lactuca sibirica
LC
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Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
NE
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Arrow-Leaved Lettuce
Lactuca canadensis
NE 🐾
Biennial Lettuce
Lactuca biennis
NE 🐾
Blue lettuce
Lactuca perennis
NE 🐾
Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica
NE 🐾
Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
NE 🐾
Cultivated Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
NE 🐾
Downy Lettuce
Lactuca hirsuta
NE 🐾
Hairless Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca plumieri
NE 🐾
pliant lettuce
Lactuca viminea
NE 🐾
Prickly lettuce
Lactuca serriola
LC 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca indica
NE 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca saligna
CR 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca quercina
EN 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
NE
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