Lapsana communis Nipplewort (Compositae)

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Lapsana communis
Nipplewort
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The Lapsana communis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nipplewort.

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Latin Name:  Lapsana communis
Common Name:  Nipplewort
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Waste ground, roadsides and walls, avoiding acid soils, in full sun or semi-shade[5, 9].

Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked[2, 5, 17, 100]. They are best harvested before the plant comes into flower[9]. The leaves can be added to salads, cooked like spinach or added to soups and casseroles[9, 183]. They have a bitter or radish-like taste[183].

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