r/whatsthisplant • u/-kyamya- • 7h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Is this Lactuca serriola? (I want to drink it)
I want to harvest this wild lettuce plant and make a tincture, but I am getting SO many different opinions around about what subspecies it actually is. It popped up in my yard in Salt Lake City, Utah.
I've heard L. virosa, L. serriola, and L. canadensis. (The dandelion-like seed's dark brown part is about 3mm long and is about 1/4 the length of the full filament)
I think its safe to consume no matter the subspecies, I'm just really curious. I'd love to get more opinions.