Description

Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca sativa, is a leafy green vegetable popular for its use in salads and other dishes. It's an annual plant in the Asteraceae (daisy) family, typically grown for its edible leaves, which can form a head or a loose rosette. Lettuce comes in various types, including crisphead (like iceberg), romaine, and loose-leaf varieties, each with unique textures and flavors. Flavor: Lettuce has a mild, refreshing flavor, with some varieties offering a slightly bitter or crisp taste. Nutritional Value: Lettuce is a good source of vitamins (like A, K, and folate) and minerals (like iron, calcium, and potassium), though nutritional content varies between types. Crisphead: This type is known for its tightly packed, crisp leaves (e.g., iceberg lettuce). Romaine: Romaine lettuce has long, sturdy leaves with a crisp texture and mild flavor. Butterhead: Butterhead lettuce has soft, delicate leaves that form a loose head (e.g., bibb lettuce). Loose-leaf: This type includes various types with loose, ruffled leaves, often in different colors.