Curled lettuce, Leaf lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. crispa
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are red and green and loose leafed. The leaves can be serrated, lobed or crinkled.
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, Japan, Switzerland
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
[or L. sativa Cutting or Curled Lettuce Group]