Wall Lettuce

Mycelis muralis

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: mycelis

Plant ID (slug): mycelis-muralis

Numeric ID: 4855

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Mycelis muralis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south and east to N. Africa, the Caucasus and W. Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; North Wall. In. East Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. They are used in mixed salads[5, 52, 177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Mycelis muralis Wall Lettuce PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Mycelis muralis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.