Mycelis muralis
Wall Lettuce
a perennial member of the Mycelis genus in the family Compositae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Mycelis
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 m
- Fertility
- Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Self
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Bees, Flies, Self
Uses
Edible uses
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Leaves - raw. They are used in mixed salads[4][5][2][3].
- Plant part
- Leaves
Environment
- Range
- Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south and east to N. Africa, the Caucasus and W. Asia.
- Light
- partial sun
- Shade tolerance
- permanent shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - sow spring in situ.
Cultivation
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Prefers a shady position.
References
Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00
Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169
Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-9628087-0-9
Mabey. R. Food for Free. Collins 1974-00-00 ISBN 0-00-219060-5
Larkcom. J. Salads all the Year Round. Hamlyn 1980-00-00