Lactuca serriola L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Lactuca serriola L.
Family Name: Asteraceae Bercht. & J. Presl - Aster family
Common Name: prickly lettuce
Symbol: LASE
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:56 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual
  • Biennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Lactuca scariola L.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC FACU FAC FAC FACU FACU FACU