Lactuca schulzeana

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 2 m tall. It has a taproot with several thick fleshy side roots. The stems are 1.5 cm across. The lowest leaves are 32 cm long by 12 cm wide. The leaves get smaller in size up the stem.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lactuca macroseris Hiern;