{"product_id":"devils-ear-lettuce","title":"Devil's Ear Lettuce","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eDevil’s Ear Lettuce is a visually striking and delicious lettuce variety, known for its triangular leaves that shift from deep green at the base to rich purple at the tips. 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