Lactuca tenerrima

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Mediterranean, Spain

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten in salads or stews.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pajarillas

Synonyms

Cicerbita tenerrima (Pourr.) Beauverd; Cicerbita tenerrima var. albiflora (Emb.) Maire; Cicerbita tenerrima var. glabra Boiss.; Cicerbita tenerrima var. micrantha Maire; Cicerbita tenerrima var. scabra Boiss.; Lactuca tenerrima var. albiflora Emb.;