Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blue Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca tatarica, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally used to soothe digestive ailments and reduce inflammation, it also possesses mild sedative qualities. This nutrient-rich leafy green offers significant antioxidant benefits, making it a staple in holistic herbal medicine.
Names
Common Names
- Blue Lettuce
- chickory lettuce
- tatarian blue lettuce
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Tataren-Lattich
- Tataren-Lattich
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lactuca tataricaSynonyms
- Lagedium tataricum
- Wiestia tatarica
- Mulgedium tataricum var. integrum
- Lactuca tatarica var. tibetica
- Mulgedium tataricum
- Mulgedium alatoicum
- Mulgedium aurora
- Mulgedium roborovskii
- Mulgedium tataricum f. albiflorum
- Mulgedium tataricum var. polyphyllum
- Sonchus tataricus
- Sonchus volhynicus
- Crepis charbonnelii
- Lactuca clarkei
- Lactuca multipes
- Lactuca tatarica var. integra
- Lactuca canadensis var. integrifolia
- Agathyrsus tataricus
- Lactuca tatarica f. stevensii
- Lactuca elongata var. integrifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Lactuca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lactuca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of the European continent. Within Northern Europe, it can be identified growing in the landscapes of Denmark. The species is also documented throughout the territories of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the north.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lactuca tatarica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eudesmanolide, GUAIANOLIDE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Eudesmanolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GUAIANOLIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Eudesmanolide
- Fitoterapia
GUAIANOLIDE
- Fitoterapia