Lactuca sativa angustana Celtuce (Compositae)

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Lactuca sativa angustana
Celtuce
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The Lactuca sativa angustana plant species is found in Of garden origin, it is probably derived from L. serriola. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Celtuce. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. sativa asparagina. (correct name?)

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Latin Name:  Lactuca sativa angustana
Common Name:  Celtuce
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Vilm.

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

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[33, 183]. A mild, slightly sweet flavour, they are rather more coarse than ordinary lettuce[206], though they make an acceptable ingredient in mixed salads. Old leaves become coarser and bitter[206]. Stem - raw or cooked. Thick, tender, crisp and juicy, its flavour is variously described as being like lettuce, celery, artichoke, squash, asparagus or chard[33, 183]. It is usually peeled before being used[183, 206]. The stems can be harvested just before the plants flower without them turning bitter, though they might become hollow at this stage[206].

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