Lactuca Collection

Salad vegetables, plantes pour salades. Endives, Chicorium endivia, lettuce, Lactuca sativa, Romaine lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. longifolia, endive varieties, Cichorium endivia var. crispum

Prickly lettuce, Lactuca scariola
5855807 Prickly lettuce, Lactuca scariola; (add.info.: Prickly lettuce, Lactuca scariola. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Wild lettuce or bitter lettuce, Lactuca virosa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Hexacorallia stony coral skeletons: Dendrophylliidae species, Pavona frondifera, Pavona divaricata, Hydnophora exesa, Pectinia lactuca, Mancinia species, Scolymia lacera, Goniastrea aspera

Yellow flowered wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa
5856629 Yellow flowered wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered, strong scented wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa)

Lettuce coral, Pectinia lactuca (Lettuce madrepore, Madrepora lactuca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Viper grass, lettuce and catananche species
Purple viper grass, Scorzonera purpurea, perennial lettuce, Lactuca perennis, blue catananche, Catananche caerulea, serrated-leaved chaetanthera, Chaetanthera serrata, and white prenanthes

Dwarf lettuce, Lactuca sessilis, and prickly lettuce, Lactuca serriola. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula, and wild lettuce, Lactuca maior. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Salad plants, plantes pour salades. Dandelion, Taraxacum dens, corn salad, Valeriana locusta, lettuce, Lactuca sativa, chicory, Cichorium intybus, and endive, Cichorium endivia

Lactuca macrorhiza (Large-rooted mulgede, Mulgedium macrorhizon). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Red seaweed and sea lettuce
Red seaweed, Membranoptera alata 1, and sea lettuce, Fucus tremella var. lactuca 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Garden lettuce, Lactuca sativa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Common species of seaweed (litho)
6013652 Common species of seaweed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common species of seaweed)

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae etc
Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae -- Heliothidae -- Anartidae -- Acontiidae -- Scoliopteryx Libatrix, Calophasia Lunula, Cucullia Verbasci, Cucullia Umbratica

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Hadenidae -- Luperina Virens, Miselia Oxyacanthae, Dichonia Aprilina, Polia Chi, Dianthoecia Albimacula, Dianthoecia Compta, Mamestra Dysodea, Mamestra Dentina

Perennial lettuce, Lactuca perennis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Picture No. 11072826
Lettuce Coral Manta Channel dive site, Karang Makassar, north Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Lettuce Coral

Plants for salads

Lactuca sativa, lettuce
Plate 19 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Picture depicts a close-up on a lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Illustration entitled Plantes pour salades

Lettuce and poppy seedling
Lettuce (Lactuca sp.) and Poppy (Papaver somniferum) seedling

Lettuce (Lactuca sp. )
Lettuce (Lactuca sp.) foliage

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Lactuca, also known as salad vegetables or plantes pour salades, encompasses a diverse range of species that have been utilized for various purposes throughout history. One such variety is the wild lettuce or bitter lettuce, scientifically referred to as Lactuca virosa. This particular type has been prized for its medicinal properties and is often used in herbal remedies. Interestingly they can also be associated with hexacorallia stony coral skeletons. These unique formations resemble the intricate patterns found on certain types of lettuce leaves. Additionally, there is a yellow flowered wild lettuce variant called Lactuca virosa that adds a vibrant touch to any garden or landscape. Another intriguing member of the lactuca family is the lettuce coral, scientifically known as Pectinia lactuca. Resembling its namesake vegetable in appearance, this coral species creates stunning underwater ecosystems with its branching structures. Viper grass and catananche species are other notable members within this botanical group. These plants share similarities with traditional lettuces but possess their own distinct characteristics that make them stand out in gardens and natural habitats alike. Dwarf lettuce (Lactuca sessilis) and prickly varieties bring an element of uniqueness to salads and culinary creations due to their smaller size and distinctive textures. On the other hand, stinking chamomile (Anthemis cotula) and wild variations add a touch of pungency when incorporated into dishes alongside more traditional salad greens. The versatility extends beyond land-based vegetation; it includes red seaweed and sea lettuce too. These aquatic forms provide essential nutrients while adding color to marine environments. Of course, one cannot forget about garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa), which remains one of the most popular choices for fresh salads worldwide. With numerous cultivars available today, each boasting different flavors and textures, garden lettuces continue to be a staple in kitchens and gardens alike.