Overview
Lactuca bourgaei is a garden plant in the genus Lactuca, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Krasnodar, North Caucasus, Severo-Osetiya, Adzhariya, Armenia, Abkhaziya, Karacheyevo-Cherkessiya and Georgia.
About
Lactuca bourgaei is a wild lettuce in the family Asteraceae, native to parts of the Caucasus and neighbouring regions. It occurs naturally in Krasnodar, the North Caucasus, Severo-Osetiya, Adzhariya, Armenia, Abkhaziya and Georgia. In the UK it flowers from June to August. Interest in this species is primarily botanical and regional rather than horticultural.
About the genus
Lactuca, commonly known as lettuce, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus includes at 117 recognized species, distributed worldwide, but mainly in temperate Eurasia.
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In the garden
Lactuca bourgaei belongs to the Lactuca genus within the Asteraceae and has a natural range centred on the Caucasus and adjacent territories, including Krasnodar, Severo-Osetiya, Adzhariya, Armenia, Abkhaziya and Georgia. Its reproductive period in a UK context runs from June to August, which is the best time to confirm identification or collect ripe seed if permitted. Information on exact site requirements for this species is limited in general horticultural literature, so growers should refer to specialist sources or regional floras when planning cultivation. Plants sourced from specialist native-plant nurseries or botanic collections will usually come with provenance notes; use those to match a planting position and to establish any winter protection needs. Where provenance is unknown, consult a local specialist before large-scale planting. In the UK, Lactuca bourgaei is most relevant to collectors, botanical gardens and growers focusing on Caucasus flora. Its defined flowering window from June to August provides a clear period for field recording, seed collection and comparison with other Lactuca species for identification work.
Plant details
Lactuca bourgaei size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Krasnodar, North Caucasus, Severo-Osetiya, Adzhariya, Armenia, Abkhaziya, Karacheyevo-Cherkessiya, Georgia
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