Wild Carrot is a
native
biennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in chalk grassland and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 100cm.
Wild Carrot is the genetic 'wild type' of cultivated varieties grown to produce the root vegetable known as 'carrot'.
Botanic classification and naming: Wild Carrot is a member of the Carrot (Apiaceae) family. The genus name
'Daucus' identifies the plant as a Carrot and its species name 'carota' means 'Carrot'.
Benefits: Attracts a wide range of insects.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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