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
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
I spotted clumps of miner’s lettuce off in the shade.
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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