What is woodland lettuce?

Woodland lettuce (Lactuca floridana) is a small, annual herb that is native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm in height and produces small clusters of yellow flowers in the summer. The leaves are green, simple, and lobed, and they grow in a rosette pattern at the base of the plant. Woodland lettuce prefers shady, moist habitats and is often found growing in deciduous forests, along streams, and in wet meadows. It is a common food source for deer and other herbivores and has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and to treat heart ailments.