I probably would have walked right by if it hadn’t been for the bees. They were buzzing and making quite a fuss around this flower.
Once I looked it up, I realized I had “learned” it before. I guess the name didn’t stick because I had to learn it again. It was hard to photograph because the slightest breeze would send the blooms swaying. I may have to go back on a still morning with a tripod and try again. This plant has extremely variable leaves – some heart-shaped, others deeply lobed. Even though it is called “lettuce” I didn’t find it in the Peterson Guide to wild edibles…