Lactuca virosa
Acrid Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce
Also known as: Lactuca agrestis Bubani +6 more
- Lactuca agrestis Bubani
- Lactuca patersoniae Menezes
- Lactuca romana Garsault
- Lactuca scariola subsp. virosa (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Lactuca scariola subsp. virosa (L.) Maire & Petitm.
- Lactuca serratifolia Sennen
- Lactuca virosa f. lactucarii (Lamotte) P.D.Sell
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Lactuca virosa (commonly known as Acrid lettuce or Bitter lettuce) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, California, Chile Central, District of Columbia, Poland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms