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Eintrag vom: 08.08.2013.

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most popular and widely consumed leafy vegetables around the world. Known for its crisp texture refreshing taste and versatility lettuce is a staple in many diets and is used primarily in salads sandwiches and wraps.

 

From arugula to sorrel we?re covering the most popular types of lettuce from A to Z in this helpful guide to lettuce varieties!

 

There are multiple types of lettuce and they all share the scientific name Lactuca sativa. The health benefits of lettuce come primarily from its vitamin content.

 

Find our favorite types of lettuce and salad greens including arugula watercress butter lettuce and chicories (radicchio! endive!) with this photo guide

 

Lettuce contains folate and vitamin A which have benefits for fetal growth and cell division. It helps maintain immune function and bone development.

 

With 16 different greens to choose from this guide gives you the low-down on lettuce. Find a great new green to toss into your salad and learn about other ways to use these flavorful leaves.

 

Botanically speaking lettuce falls into five categories: crisphead; butterhead; loose-leaf or leaf; and romaine or cos. (There?s also celtuce or asparagus lettuce which is cultivated for its edible stem.) But within those overarching types there?s room for a variety of textures and flavors.

 

Lettuce annual leaf vegetable of the aster family. Most lettuce varieties are eaten fresh and are commonly served as the base of green salads. Lettuce is generally a rich source of vitamins K and A though the nutritional quality varies depending on the variety.

 

Lettuce ... Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable. The leaves are most often used raw in green salads although lettuce is also seen in other kinds of food such as sandwiches wraps and soups; it can also be grilled. [3]