Lettuce

Family Asteraceae. Lettuce was domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, and was popular in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. Lettuce is from the word lactuca, the Roman word for latex, referring to the white sap. Lettuce is an easy to grow cool weather crop here in Central Texas, and is a source of folate, iron, vitamin K and vitamin A.
Looseleaf Lettuce (1) Oakleaf Lettuce (3) Romaine Lettuce (4)