Lactuca capensis
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The Lactuca capensis plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Lactuca capensis
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Thunb.
 
Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, many plants in this genus contain a narcotic principle, this is at its most concentrated when the plant begins to flower. This principle has been almost bred out of the cultivated forms of lettuce but is produced when the plant starts to go to seed[13].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Lower mountain slopes, Lion's Head to Constantia[73].

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