Lactuca aculeata Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss.

Lactuca aculeata is very close to L. serriola (mother of lettuce). It is a rather rare weed in the Middle East.

Lactuca aculeata is very close to L. serriola (mother of lettuce). It is a rather rare weed in the Middle East. As u can see, it has entire leaves andmany short spines.

Lactuca aculeata is very close to L. serriola (mother of lettuce). It is a rather rare weed in the Middle East. Here u can see its flowers and seeds.

actuca aculeata is very close to L. serriola (mother of lettuce). It is a rather rare weed in the Middle East. As u can see, it has entire leaves and many short spines.