Associations to the word «Lactuca»

Wiktionary

LACTUCA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae   — the lettuces.
LACTUCA SATIVA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Asteraceae   — garden lettuce.

Dictionary definition

LACTUCA, noun. An herb with milky juice: lettuce; prickly lettuce.

Wise words

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