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Marul

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 (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Lactuca

Species

Lactuca sativa (Marul)

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

Hairless Blue-sow-thistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marul?

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

Where does Marul live?

Marul 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 Marul belong to?

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

What kingdom does Marul belong to?

Marul (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Marul?

The closest relatives of Marul in the genus Lactuca include Yabani Marul, Blue lettuce, Common Blue-sow-thistle, Wild Lettuce, pliant lettuce.