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Lactuca virosa
great lettuce, tall lettuce, wild lettuce
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland areas in Washington; also in California, Mississippi, and Maryland.
Habitat: Roadsides, ditches, sidewalks, wastelots, and other disturbed, open areas at low elevations.
Flowers: May-October
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Biennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, flies, beetles, wasps
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Lactuca virosa L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 795. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 795. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Lactuca virosa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Lactuca virosa checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Lactuca virosa information.
E-Flora BC: Lactuca virosa atlas page.
CalPhotos: Lactuca virosa photos.
USDA Plants: Lactuca virosa information.
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