Lactuca muralis

Lactuca muralis (Wall lettuce), or Mycelis muralis (L.) Dumort. is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Lactuca in the family Asteraceae, subfamily Cichorioideae, tribe Cichorieae. Its chief characteristic is an open airy clumps of yellow flowers. Each "flower" is actually a composite flower, consisting of five petal-like flowers (strap or ray flowers), each approximately 5–7 mm in length. Lactuca Muralis grows about 2–4 feet tall with the lo... More

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