What is another word for Lactuca Serriola?

Pronunciation: [lˈaktjuːkə sˌɛɹɪˈə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

Lactuca serriola is a species of lettuce commonly known as prickly lettuce, wild lettuce, or compass plant. Being a wild growing member of the lettuce family, it has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Lactuca Serriola is known for its bitter taste and sharp leaves, which are spiky and often prickly. Some synonyms for Lactuca Serriola include Lactuca scariola, compass plant, wild lettuce, prickly lettuce, bitter lettuce, and opium lettuce. The plant is utilized in traditional and homeopathic medicine to treat conditions such as pain, insomnia, cough, and anxiety. It is also used in some cultures as a natural sleep aid and a mild sedative.

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