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Wall Lettuce

Mycelis muralis

Wall Lettuce is a leafy plant that grows in cracks and walls. It has bright green leaves that are fun to look at and touch. This plant loves to grow in sunny places and can be found in many gardens and parks!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Wall Lettuce has distinctive, deeply lobed leaves that often show a purplish tint on their undersides. Its small, dandelion-like yellow flowers emerge on slender, branching stems, often appearing to float delicately from walls or crevices.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusMycelis
Wall Lettuce
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Wall Lettuce

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby wall lettuce leaves taste a bit like mild lettuce with a touch of bitterness.

Its Latin name, 'muralis', means 'of walls' because it loves growing there!

Like dandelions, its stems ooze a milky white sap when they are broken!

Some people call it 'Ivy-leaved Lettuce' because of its unique leaf shape!

Special abilities

Ability

Crevice Conqueror

Wall Lettuce can root and thrive in tiny cracks in walls or pavement, helping it find new, often protected, places to grow.

Ability

Wind Rider Seeds

Its seeds have tiny parachutes, letting them catch the wind to spread far and wide and colonize new spots.

Ability

Purple Power Leaves

The underside of its leaves can turn purple, possibly helping it absorb more sunlight in shaded or low-light environments.

Measurements & details

Height
15-80 cm
Spread
10-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Wall Lettuce?

15-80 cm

How wide does Wall Lettuce spread?

10-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Wall Lettuce?

0.5-1 cm

When does Wall Lettuce bloom?

Summer, Fall

Is Wall Lettuce edible?

Yes

Is Wall Lettuce toxic?

None

What is Wall Lettuce's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Wall Lettuce pollinated?

Insect

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