Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carota
ID:
639110

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 242 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638442

Common Names

  • Carrot
  • Wild Carrot
  • Wild Parsnip

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Description

Daucus carota (also called Wild Carrot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daucus carota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daucus carota sub. azoricus Franco
Daucus carota sub. commutatus (Paol.) Thell.
Daucus carota sub. drepanensis (Arcang.) Heywood
Daucus carota sub. fontanesii Thell.
Daucus carota sub. gadecaei (Rouy & E.G.Camus) Heywood
Daucus carota sub. gummifer (Syme) Hook.f.
Daucus carota sub. halophilus (Brot.) A.Pujadas
Daucus carota sub. hispanicus (Gouan) Thell.
Daucus carota sub. majoricus A.Pujadas
Daucus carota sub. maritimus (Lam.) Batt.
Daucus carota sub. maximus (Desf.) Ball
Daucus carota sub. rupestris (Guss.) Heywood
Daucus carota sub. sativus (Hoffm.) Arcang.
Daucus carota sub. cantabricus A.Pujadas
Daucus carota sub. carota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Daucus carota is white and has a small, globular head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daucus carota is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Daucus carota

Daucus carota can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Daucus carota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus carota?

Daucus carota

What is the common name of Daucus carota?

Carrot Daucus

What is the natural habitat of Daucus carota?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Daucus genus

Daucus aleppicus, Daucus aureus, Daucus bicolor, Daucus biseriatus, Daucus broteri, Daucus capillifolius, Daucus carota, Daucus conchitae, Daucus crinitus, Daucus crinitus, Daucus durieua, Daucus glaber, Daucus glaberrimus, Daucus glochidiatus, Daucus gracilis, Daucus guttatus, Daucus hochstetteri, Daucus involucratus, Daucus jordanicus, Daucus microscias, Daucus minusculus, Daucus montanus, Daucus muricatus, Daucus pumilus, Daucus pusillus, Daucus reboudii, Daucus sahariensis, Daucus setifolius, Daucus setulosus, Daucus subsessilis, Daucus syrticus, Daucus tenuisectus, Daucus virgatus, Daucus annuus, Daucus della-cellae, Daucus elegans, Daucus insularis, Daucus mirabilis, Daucus rouyi, Daucus tenuissimus, Daucus decipiens, Daucus edulis, Daucus incognitus, Daucus pedunculatus, Daucus melananthus,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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