Foraging Tips
If you plan to harvest prickly lettuce:
Look for it in early to mid-summer, when it’s most potent.
Wear gloves—the prickly spines can be irritating.
Choose plants growing in clean soil, away from roadways and polluted areas.
Harvest young leaves for less bitterness and better texture.
Final Thoughts
What many see as a weed is actually a powerful medicinal plant hiding in plain sight. Prickly lettuce offers a natural alternative for pain relief, stress reduction, and respiratory support—without relying on synthetic pharmaceuticals.
It’s another reminder that nature provides more than we often realize. The next time you spot that scrappy plant growing in the cracks, you might just be looking at a backyard remedy waiting to be rediscovered.
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