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Lettuce, including the ‘Red Romaine’ variety, originates from the **Eastern Mediterranean region and the Middle East.**
Specifically, wild lettuce ( *Lactuca serriola*) is considered the ancestor of cultivated lettuce and is native to that area. While breeding and selection have occurred worldwide since then, the genetic origins lie in that geographical region.
