miner's lettuce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of miner's lettuce
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Potential fungi finds include turkey tail, chicken of the woods, porcini and morels; other possible goodies include miner’s lettuce, wild radish and pine pollen.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2022
Mr. House’s menu reflects the vibe, relying heavily on wild plants and herbs: tender miner’s lettuce, crunchy knotweed, mushrooms and wildflowers.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2019
I spotted clumps of miner’s lettuce off in the shade.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
Earlier in the spring I had found a lush patch of miner’s lettuce and wild rapini in the Berkeley Hills, but by June the greens had begun to yellow.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
We can always eat beef, George," said his wife with a little laugh, "and miner's lettuce.
From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward
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