Overview
Lactuca plumieri is a garden plant in the genus Lactuca, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Bulgaria, Germany, Andorra, Montenegro, France, Switzerland, Spain and Macedonia.
About
Lactuca plumieri is a species of Lactuca in the daisy family Asteraceae, recorded from several south‑central European countries. It is known primarily by its botanical identity rather than a distinctive garden form. In the UK it flowers between June and August. Its recorded native range spans France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Andorra, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Macedonia.
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 plumieri is a species within the genus Lactuca (the lettuces) and belongs to the family Asteraceae. Herbarium and floristic records place its native distribution across France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Andorra, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Macedonia. That geographic spread reflects a regional European presence rather than a UK nativity. Specific cultivation notes for this species vary and should be confirmed from specialist floras or seed suppliers that handle wild Lactuca species. In the UK it produces flowers from June to August, so any observation, recording or flowering‑time notes should be concentrated in that period. For sourcing, consult botanic gardens, native seed networks or conservation seed banks that deal with south‑central European flora. When considering Lactuca plumieri for study or conservation planting, use provenance information from the listed countries to choose appropriate seed material. Botanical collections and regional records are the best guides to its local behaviour and suitability, and targeted monitoring during the June–August flowering window will give the clearest sense of its seasonality and reproductive activity within the UK context.
Plant details
Lactuca plumieri size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Bulgaria, Germany, Andorra, Montenegro, France, Switzerland, Spain, Macedonia
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