Parris Island Lettuce

Parris Island lettuce is a type of romaine lettuce, which is also known as cos lettuce. Romaine lettuce has long, narrow leaves that form a loose head. It has a crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Parris Island lettuce is an heirloom variety of romaine lettuce that was introduced in 1952 and named after an island off the coast of South Carolina. It has dark green leaves with a creamy white heart and is resistant to some diseases and pests. It is also very nutritious and has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron than most other lettuces.