Lactuca sativa

How to use it

Lettuce is primarily used as a leaf vegetable, making it a staple in salads and various dishes. Its leaves can be consumed raw or cooked, and some varieties are specifically cultivated for their stems, which are also edible.

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In the kitchen

Lettuce is most often enjoyed raw in salads, but it can also be used in sandwiches, wraps, and soups. For a unique twist, try grilling it to add a smoky flavor to your dishes. The stem and seeds of some varieties, like celtuce, can also be eaten either raw or cooked.

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About

Lactuca serriola, also called prickly lettuce, milk thistle (not to be confused with Silybum marianum, also called milk thistle) compass plant, and scarole, is an annual or biennial plant in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family. It has a slightly fetid odor and is commonly considered a weed of orchards, roadsides and field crops. It is the closest wild relative of cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).