Prior to the 1920's it was called Crisphead Lettuce. It got its current name from California growers that started shipping it covered with mounds of crushed ice.
Lettuce (Iceberg)
PRODUCT INFO
Iceberg Lettuce forms tight, dense heads that resemble cabbage. They are generally the mildest of the lettuces, valued more for their crunchy texture than for flavor.AVAILABILITY
Jan-Dec
ORIGIN
CA