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Cultivated Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Lactuca

Species

Lactuca sativa (Cultivated Lettuce)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuga

French Laitue

German Kopfsalat

Portuguese alface

Hindi Salad

Turkish Marul

Vietnamese Cây rau riêp ou diêp

Similar Species in Lactuca

Common Blue-sow-thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cultivated Lettuce?

The scientific name of Cultivated Lettuce is Lactuca sativa. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.

Where does Cultivated Lettuce live?

Cultivated Lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad.

What family does Cultivated Lettuce belong to?

Cultivated Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Cultivated Lettuce belong to?

Cultivated Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cultivated Lettuce?

The closest relatives of Cultivated Lettuce in the genus Lactuca include , Acrid lettuce, Arrow-Leaved Lettuce, Biennial Lettuce, Blue lettuce.