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lac·tu·ca ser·rio·la

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  1. prickly lettuce, horse thistle, Lactuca serriola, Lactuca scariolanoun

    European annual wild lettuce having prickly stems; a troublesome weed in parts of United States

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  1. Lactuca serriola

    Lactuca serriola, also called prickly lettuce, milk thistle (not to be confused with Silybum marianum, also called milk thistle), compass plant, and scarole, is an annual or biennial plant in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae. It has a slightly fetid odor and is commonly considered a weed of orchards, roadsides and field crops. It is the closest wild relative of cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Lactuca serriola is known as the compass plant because in the sun the upper leaves twist round to hold their margins upright.Lactuca serriola is native to Europe, Asia, and north Africa, and has become naturalized elsewhere.

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  1. lactuca serriola

    Lactuca Serriola, commonly known as prickly lettuce, milk thistle or compass plant, is a plant species in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has naturalized in other areas including North America. This biennial or winter annual plant is characterized by its tall, upright stem, spiked leaves that produce a milky sap when cut, and small yellow flowers. It is often regarded as a weed, but can also be used in salads as a type of wild lettuce.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lactuca serriola in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lactuca serriola in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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