Lactuca indica - A culinary and medicinal plant, Leaves and stems eaten, leaves raw or cooked, stems cooked. Full sun to part shade, giving afternoon shade in hot areas, in a moist soil. Indian Lettuce can grow to 1 metre height or taller, and is very productive, providing a good supply of cut and come again leaves. Extra leaves can be used as an animal and poultry fodder. A short lived perennial