What is "scariola"

Scariola is a genus of Asian plants in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family.

1. Scariola albertoregalia (C.Winkl.) Kirp. - Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
2. Scariola amaurophyton Podlech & Rech.f. - Afghanistan
3. Scariola exigua Tuisl - Afghanistan

several species now considered members of Lactuca