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Wild Lettuce

Lactuca saligna

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Lactuca

Species

Lactuca saligna (Wild Lettuce)

Names in Other Languages

French Laitue à feuilles de Saule

German Weidenblättriger Lattich

Arabic Udhaidh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Lettuce?

The scientific name of Wild Lettuce is Lactuca saligna. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.

What is the conservation status of Wild Lettuce?

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca saligna) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wild Lettuce live?

Wild Lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Wild Lettuce belong to?

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

Is Wild Lettuce endangered?

Yes, Wild Lettuce (Lactuca saligna) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Wild Lettuce belong to?

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca saligna) 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.