Lactuca perennis   Mountain Lettuce

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Mountain Lettuce or Blue Lettuce is common throughout the mountain regions of Europe. The pinnately lobed leaves and milky juice from the cut stem are characteristic features. It will grow at heights of up to 7,000 feet.

Lactuca perennis

Lactuca perennis Mountain Lettuce

Hills opposite Gèdre, French Pyrenees, 13th June 2009

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Lactuca perennis Mountain Lettuce

Hills opposite Gèdre, French Pyrenees, 13th June 2009 RHS Cliffs Nr Gèdre 7th June 2009

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