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Wild Lettuce

Lactuca indica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Names in Other Languages

Korean Wang-go-deul-ppae-gi
Japanese Aki-no-nogeshi
French Gros Lastron
German chinesischer Salat
Portuguese alface-do-mato
Vietnamese Cây phât ken

Similar Species in Lactuca

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Lactuca sibirica
Least Concern
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Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
Not Evaluated
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Lettuce?
The scientific name of Wild Lettuce is Lactuca indica. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.
Where does Wild Lettuce live?
Wild Lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Comoros, Laos, Madagascar, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does Wild Lettuce belong to?
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca indica) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Wild Lettuce belong to?
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Wild Lettuce?
The closest relatives of Wild Lettuce in the genus Lactuca include , Acrid lettuce, Arrow-Leaved Lettuce, Biennial Lettuce, Blue lettuce.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lactuca — 16 Species

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Lactuca sibirica
LC 🐾
Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
NE 🐾
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
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Wild Lettuce
Lactuca indica
NE
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Wild Lettuce
Lactuca saligna
CR 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca quercina
EN 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
NE
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