Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 260 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638594
Common Names
- Microscias Carrot
- Microscias Wild Carrot
- Microscias Wild Parsnip
Synonyms
- Daucus flavus Parsa [unknown]
Description
Daucus microscias (also called Microscia's 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 microscias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daucus microscias has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daucus microscias is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Daucus microscias
Daucus microscias can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Daucus microscias FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daucus microscias?
Daucus microscias
What is the common name of Daucus microscias?
Small-fruited Carrot
What type of plant is Daucus microscias?
Herbaceous Perennial
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,