Some footnotes. The bitter Lactuca serriola must not be confused with the similar, but poisonous Lactuca virosa, unless you have some confidence in your botani

Some footnotes. The bitter Lactuca serriola must not be confused with the similar, but poisonous Lactuca virosa, unless you have some confidence in your botanic skills I would suggest to avoid both species The list lacks of an entire group of fine vegetables that don't have real leaves but are used in a similar way and are widely cultured by millions of tons each year as human food: algae.