Wall lettuce, also known as Wall lettuce, hails from the wider European region, generally including the United Kingdom and parts of Eurasia. The plant is classified as a weed due to its inherent aggressive growth and reproduction characteristics. Wall lettuce can propagate rapidly, monopolizing resources and space, which ultimately impedes the growth of other plants. Especially in gardens, wall lettuce can quickly crowd out ornamental plants, compromising both their health and aesthetic appeal due to its invasive nature. Additionally, wall lettuce is quite resilient, capable of thriving in various conditions, making weed control efforts challenging. Most significantly, this weed propagates by seeds. These dropped seeds can lie dormant in the soil for an extended period, ensuring the persistence of the species. Consequently, even if the existing plants are removed, new ones can still sprout from the remaining seeds, making this weed's eradication particularly difficult.

The Wall lettuce, or wall lettuce, is best dealt with during spring or early summer. This is the time when the plant is just beginning to bloom and is not yet in the seed-production stage. Prevention of seed germination is crucial to controlling the spread of this plant.