Lactuca sativa Lettuce (Compositae)

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Lactuca sativa
Lettuce
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The Lactuca sativa plant species is found in Of garden origin, probably derived from L. serriola. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lettuce.

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Latin Name:  Lactuca sativa
Common Name:  Lettuce
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The mature plant is mildly toxic[13].

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[7, 37]. A mild slightly sweet flavour with a crisp texture, lettuce is a very commonly used salad leaf and can also be cooked as a potherb or be added to soups etc[183]. A nutritional analysis is available[218]. Seed - sprouted and used in salads or sandwiches[183]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[7]. The seed is very small, extraction of the oil on any scale would not be very feasible[K].

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