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	'''Lapsana communis''~~', commonly known as the [[nipplewort]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[Asteraceae]] family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has also been introduced to North America.~~		{{short description\|A comprehensive overview of Lapsana communis}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Lapsana communis
			\| image = LapsanaCommunisHabitus.jpg
			\| image_caption = Lapsana communis in its natural habitat
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Eudicots
			\| unranked_ordo = Asterids
			\| ordo = Asterales
			\| familia = Asteraceae
			\| genus = Lapsana
			\| species = L. communis
			\| binomial = ''Lapsana communis''
			}}

	== ~~Description~~ ==		==Overview==
	'''Lapsana communis''' is ~~an annual or biennial plant that grows to~~ a ~~height~~ of ~~30-80 cm~~. ~~The leaves are alternate, with the lower ones being pinnatifid~~ and the ~~upper ones being entire. The flowers are small, yellow~~, ~~and borne in loose clusters. The fruit is a small achene~~.		'''''Lapsana communis''''', commonly known as [[nipplewort]], is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Asteraceae]]. It is native to [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including [[North America]].

	== ~~Distribution and habitat~~ ==		==Description==
	'''Lapsana communis''' is ~~native~~ to ~~Europe and Asia, but it~~ has ~~been introduced to other parts of the world~~, ~~including North America~~. ~~It is commonly found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields~~, and ~~waste places. It prefers moist~~, ~~well-drained soils and can grow in both full sun~~ and ~~partial shade~~.		''Lapsana communis'' is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The plant has a slender, erect stem that is often branched. The leaves are alternate, with the lower leaves being larger and lobed, while the upper leaves are smaller and lanceolate.

	~~== Uses ==~~		[[File:LapsanaCommunisHabitus.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Lapsana communis'' in its natural habitat]]
	~~In traditional medicine, '~~''Lapsana communis''' has been used to treat various ailments. The leaves have been used as a poultice for wounds and inflammations, while the whole plant has been used as a diuretic and a laxative. However, scientific evidence to support these uses is lacking.

	~~== Cultivation ==~~		The flowers of ''Lapsana communis'' are small and yellow, arranged in loose clusters. Each flower head is composed of numerous florets, typical of the [[Asteraceae]] family. The flowering period is from late spring to early autumn.
	'''Lapsana communis''' is ~~not commonly cultivated~~, ~~but it can be grown from seed~~. It is ~~a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and conditions~~.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Habitat==
	* [[~~List of Asteraceae genera~~]]		''Lapsana communis'' is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including [[woodlands]], [[meadows]], and [[wastelands]]. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can often be found in areas with partial shade.
	* [[~~Flora of Europe~~]]
	* [[~~Flora of Asia~~]]

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Uses==
	~~<references />~~		Historically, ''Lapsana communis'' has been used in traditional medicine. The leaves and stems were used as a poultice for treating skin conditions. The young leaves can also be consumed as a salad green, although they have a slightly bitter taste.

			==Ecology==
			''Lapsana communis'' serves as a food source for various insects, including [[butterflies]] and [[bees]]. It plays a role in the ecosystem by providing nectar and pollen.

			==Related pages==
			* [[Asteraceae]]
			* [[Angiosperms]]
			* [[Biennial plant]]

			[[Category:Asteraceae]]
	[[Category:Flora of Europe]]		[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
	[[Category:Flora of Asia]]		[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
	~~[[Category:Asteraceae]]~~
	~~{{Asteraceae-stub}}~~

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'''Lapsana communis''', commonly known as the [[nipplewort]], is a species of flowering plant in the [[Asteraceae]] family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has also been introduced to North America.

== Description ==
'''Lapsana communis''' is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 30-80 cm. The leaves are alternate, with the lower ones being pinnatifid and the upper ones being entire. The flowers are small, yellow, and borne in loose clusters. The fruit is a small achene.

== Distribution and habitat ==
'''Lapsana communis''' is native to Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America. It is commonly found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can grow in both full sun and partial shade.

== Uses ==
In traditional medicine, '''Lapsana communis''' has been used to treat various ailments. The leaves have been used as a poultice for wounds and inflammations, while the whole plant has been used as a diuretic and a laxative. However, scientific evidence to support these uses is lacking.

== Cultivation ==
'''Lapsana communis''' is not commonly cultivated, but it can be grown from seed. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and conditions.

== See also ==
* [[List of Asteraceae genera]]
* [[Flora of Europe]]
* [[Flora of Asia]]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
[[Category:Asteraceae]]
{{Asteraceae-stub}}

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