Lactuca alpestris is a species of plant native to Crete[1] in the Ida mountains and is a relative of lettuce.[2]
It is perennial and has yellow flowers. Its achenes are 7m to 8m long.[3] The species grows on rocky slopes, dwarf shrub communities, calcareous garrigue, scree, and rubble. IUCN Red list states the species is threatened due to climate change and agriculture.