Butterhead lettuce, Cabbage lettuce, Head lettuce, Iceberg lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. These variety of lettuces have leaves that are loosely folded. The inner leaves may be more pale.
There are about 20 Lactuca species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, India, Switzerland
How it is used for food
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
[or L. sativa Crisphead (Iceberg or Cabbage) and Butterhead Lettuce Groups]