Wild lettuce identification

What if an event took all of our modern medicine away? Check out this natural alternative for pain relief - the wild lettuce..

Wild lettuce has been touted for its painkilling properties. Here's how to grow it in your own backyard, and how to use.

There are a number of edible Wild lettuce plants throughout regions of the world. Considered a weed plant, it is also has medicinal benefits often sold as...

Lactuca serriola is a BIENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It…

Wild Lettuce Herbal use has recently increased dramatically. Learn about Wild Lettuce uses and cautions

Do you experience regular mild pain? What if you could go into your backyard and find something that could relieve some of that pain? If you are in California, there’s a good chance you can find wild lettuce somewhere near you. DISCLAIMER: For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food...Read More

There are several plants that resemble wild lettuce & can be mistaken for it. So it's important to be aware that some wild lettuce look alikes are toxic...

Learn the locations and ecosystems where wild lettuce grows most abundantly. With this information, you’ll be able to scout and harvest wild lettuce easily!

When it comes to natural remedies, there's an unassuming yet extraordinary herbs that's been cherished for centuries. One of them is wild lettuce. It's often called "nature's painkiller" and "the green pharmacist" for a good reason. While it might not be as famous as some other herbal remedies, wild lettuce holds incredible potential, especially when it comes to alleviating pain and improving sleep.