prickly lettuce
Lactuca serriola
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A weedy annual or winter annual with spiny, blue-green leaves arranged in a rosette, producing small yellow flowers on tall stalks. It thrives in disturbed, dry areas and is considered invasive in many regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A weedy annual or winter annual with spiny, blue-green leaves arranged in a rosette, producing small yellow flowers on tall stalks. It thrives in disturbed, dry areas and is considered invasive in many regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well prickly lettuce grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation