Woodland lettuce (Lactuca floridana)
Woodland lettuce, also known as Florida blue lettuce, Florida wild lettuce
Woodland lettuce, an annual or biennial herb, thrives in waste areas and forested places. Frequently regarded as a common weed, it is nonetheless edible, with leaves that can be added to salads or boiled.
Key Facts About Woodland lettuce
Attributes of Woodland lettuce
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Purple Blue
Scientific Classification of Woodland lettuce
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Lactuca
Species
Woodland lettuce