Lactuca Sativa (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial garden plant having succulent leaves used in salads; widely grown.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lactuca sativa, commonly known as garden lettuce, is a cool-season crop that thrives in temperate climates.
- She grow her own lactuca sativa in a container garden on the balcony of her high-rise apartment.
- For a colorful mix, some gardeners plant different varieties of lactuca sativa alongside radicchio and arugula.
- Lactuca sativa 'loose-leaf' is often preferred by gardeners for its easy growth and versatile harvest.
- This type of lactuca sativa prefers partial sun and consistent moisture levels for optimal growth and flavor.