Wall Lettuce
Mycelis muralis
Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: mycelis
Plant ID (slug): mycelis-muralis
Numeric ID: 4855
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
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.