Wild carotDaucus carota

Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne’s lace, is a biennial wildflower native to Europe and western Asia. It is recognized by its finely divided, feathery leaves and its lacy white flower heads, which often feature a single dark-purple floret at the center—a trait that inspired the legend of Queen Anne pricking her finger while sewing lace. As the seeds mature, the flower head curls inward to form a distinctive “bird’s nest” shape. Unlike many umbellifers, Daucus carota has a strong, carrot-like scent when crushed, reflecting its status as the wild ancestor of the cultivated carrot.

Scientific Name

Daucus carota

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

Lifespan

Biennial

Blossom Color

White

Blossom Symmetry

Radial

Phyllotaxis

Whorled

Techniques

HD Scan

Specimens

HA-0200

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