Lollo rosso or red curly lettuce is the common name of all plants included in the Lactuca species in the Asteraceae family. It is especially used to describe the Lactuca sativa species, and in this sense it is also called "red curly". Lollo rosso is a plant that grows in all seasons of the year and is generally grown for its leaves. However, it is used to add flavor to dishes or to make salads.