Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) is grown for the milky white sap that released from the plant when cut or broken. Germination and Growing instructions: Scatter seeds on moist soil, and press them lightly into the soil. Do NOT cover the seeds as Lactuca needs...
The flesh has a firm texture and contains larger seeds than a common tomato. The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories.
~ Opium Lettuce ~ Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is grown medicinally for the milky white sap that oozes from the plant when cut or broken. ~ Medicinal Use of Wild Lettuce ~ The whole plant is rich in a milky sap that flows freely from any wounds. This hardens and...