Nabalus albus White lettuce (Compositae)

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Nabalus albus
White lettuce
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The Nabalus albus plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Maine to Georgia, west to N. Dakota. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White lettuce. Some home gardeners know the variety as Prenanthes alba. L.

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Latin Name:  Nabalus albus
Common Name:  White lettuce
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Hook.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods and thickets[222].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in a greenhouse in spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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