Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) – Crushed Botanical Material

What is Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)?

Wild Lettuce, also known as Lactuca virosa, is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It originates from Europe and parts of Asia, but is also found in North America. The plant grows naturally in open landscapes, roadsides, and sunny slopes.

Learn more about Lactuca virosa

Wild Lettuce has a long history in ethnobotanical traditions, where the entire plant – including leaves, stem, and latex – has been used for technical and aromatic purposes. Explore more botanical materials on our
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At Aromexperten, it is available in two formats: powder and crushed material, both adapted for technical and botanical applications.

Botanical Description of Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)

• Scientific name: Lactuca virosa
• Family: Asteraceae
• Order: Asterales
• Plant height: Up to 200 cm
• Leaves: Long, lobed with serrated edges
• Stem: Thick, often with a reddish tint
• Flowers: Yellowish flower heads blooming in summer
• Fruit: Small seeds with a tuft (pappus)

Chemical Composition

Wild Lettuce contains naturally occurring bitter compounds and plant latex that have been studied in chemical analysis. The most well-known compounds include lactucin, lactucopicrin, and related sesquiterpene lactones.

The plant also contains flavonoids, coumarins, and phenolic acids, making it of interest in botanical and technical research.

Product Information

• Content: 100% Lactuca virosa
• Origin: Europe
• Format: Crushed plant material
• Use: Botanical raw material for technical use only. This product is not intended for consumption, animal feed, or medical use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place and keep out of reach of children. Protect from direct sunlight to maintain product quality.

Quality Control & Testing

This product is carefully processed and milled in its country of origin before being sent to independent laboratories for comprehensive testing.

• Microbiological testing (E. coli, Salmonella, yeast, mold, enterobacteria)
• Heavy metal analysis
• Purity and quality verification

These tests are performed by experts to ensure the product meets high safety and quality standards. Each batch is thoroughly checked to confirm it is free from harmful microorganisms and contaminants.

Through this quality assurance process, we guarantee a reliable and consistently high-quality botanical raw material.