White lettuce (Nabalus)

White lettuce

Many white lettuce (Nabalus) can live in a vegetative state for years, but after flowering, they will quickly die. The flowers are often whitish or purplish white. Its common name, "White lettuce," comes from its similarities with the popular agricultural crop *Lactuca sativa.*

Scientific classification

Genus

White lettuce (Nabalus)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

White, Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

White rattlesnakeroot Three-Leaved Rattlesnakeroot Nabalus tatarinowii Purple rattlesnakeroot Rough white lettuce Alpine rattlesnakeroot Slender rattlesnakeroot Western rattlesnakeroot

Care Guide for White lettuce

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: White lettuce thrives in moist environments, exhibiting drought tolerance due to its water-retention adaptations. For optimal growth, water white lettuce weekly, ensuring the soil has good drainage while maintaining consistent moisture, similar to a cool, damp forest floor.

Propagation: Propagating white lettuce involves seeding or division. Use well-draining soil, temperatures of 60-70°F (15-21°C), and partial to full sunlight. For seed propagation, cold-stratify for 4 weeks. For division, dig up in spring/fall, separate, and replant promptly with adequate space.

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