Genus Lactuca (Noun)
Meaning
An herb with milky juice: lettuce; prickly lettuce.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Lactuca includes a variety of leafy greens commonly used in salads, such as lettuce and prickly lettuce.
- Prickly lettuce, a member of the genus Lactuca, is often considered a weed due to its ability to grow rapidly in unwanted areas.
- The genus Lactuca is characterized by its milky sap, which is often visible when the leaves or stems are broken.
- Lettuce, a popular member of the genus Lactuca, is widely cultivated for its edible leaves and mild flavor.
- Wild lettuce, a type of plant within the genus Lactuca, has been used for centuries in herbal medicine for its various health benefits.