Lettuce, Green Oak Leaf (Panisse)
Green Oak Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family. Green Oak Facts
Green Oak Leaf lettuce is firm and crisp and has a sweet or bitter smell when the stalk is scratched, depending on the specific variety. The leaves have a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor, and with age, some bitterness may become present in the mature leaves. Green Oak Flavor
Green Oak Leaf lettuce is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and folate. Green Oak Nutrition
Green Oak Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is best paired with other lettuces and greens such as red butter, romaine, radicchio, arugula and frisee for textural contrasts and varying flavors. Green Oak Cooking
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