Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sahariensis
ID:
639307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund. 33(12): 89 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638639

Common Names

  • Saharan Carrot
  • Saharan Wild Carrot
  • Saharan Wild Parsnip

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Synonyms

  • Platyspermum pubescens Pomel [unknown]
  • Daucus sahariensis elongatus Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Daucus sahariensis (also called Sahara Carrot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It has a thin, branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with a few leaflets. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Daucus sahariensis 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 sahariensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daucus sahariensis 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 sahariensis

Daucus sahariensis can be found in North Africa and the Middle East.

Daucus sahariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus sahariensis?

Daucus sahariensis

What is the common name of Daucus sahariensis?

Sahara Carrot

What is the natural habitat of Daucus sahariensis?

Deserts and semi-deserts of North Africa

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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