Lactuca biennis Tall blue lettuce (Compositae)

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Lactuca biennis
Tall blue lettuce
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The Lactuca biennis plant species is found in Eastern N. America It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tall blue lettuce. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. spicata.

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Latin Name:  Lactuca biennis
Common Name:  Tall blue lettuce
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Moench.)Fernald.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp thickets

Medicinal Information: The root is analgesic, antiemetic and haemostatic[257]. A decoction has been used in the treatment of body pain, but not pain in the limbs[257]. The decoction has also been used in the treatment of haemorrhages, heart troubles, diarrhoea and vomitting[257].

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