General description and special characteristics - Khasi Green is a looseleaf type of lettuce (as opposed to head and stem lettuce varieties).
Varieties -
- Celtuce (ผักสลัดต้น พันธุ์ท้องถิ่น): Variety is similar to Khasi Green in maintenance but different in use. Young leaves can be eaten as well as the hardy stem at the base of the mature plant. A strong plant.
- Khasi Green (ผักสลัด/ผักกาดหอม พันธุ์สีเขียว): From northeast India. Light green leaves usually eaten raw.
- Red Oak (ผักสลัด/ผักกาดหอม พันธุ์สีแดง): Beautiful local variety. Deep red and maroon in color. Leaves have wavy edges.