Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca Serriola) is a annual, biennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Lactuca serriola is a spiny annual or biennial herb widely recognized as the wild ancestor of cultivated lettuce.
Prickly Lettuce
Lactuca Serriola
Lactuca serriola is a spiny annual or biennial herb widely recognized as the wild ancestor of cultivated lettuce.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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