A type of lettuce with soft, tender leaves that form a loose head, including varieties like Boston lettuce and bibb lettuce.
From 'butter' describing the soft, delicate texture of the leaves, plus 'head' referring to the plant's form. Named for how the leaves feel in the mouth.
Butterhead lettuce is actually less hardy than iceberg lettuce, so it requires more careful handling in shipping—yet it tastes better, which is why fancy restaurants prefer it despite the extra cost!
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