Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Lactuca sativa
Common name:
Blaarslaai, Lettuce
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Distribution:
Mediterranean
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Lettuce is also eaten as part of the Jewish Passover Seder, where it is considered the optimal choice for use as the bitter herb, which is eaten together with the matzah.
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Nursery areas
• Accession: 2014-105 • Provenance: Horticultural
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