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Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot)
Daucus carota
40.7494, -73.5849
Field Notes
Description:
Wildflower originally from Europe and Southwest Asia. Bloom is composed of umbels (many small flower stalks that come together, similar to an umbrella). Mostly white flowers often with a single central dark colored flower (usually red). Green leaves and stems with fine hairs. Young roots are edible.
Habitat:
Grows in disturbed habitat, roadsides, gardens, etc.
Notes:
Considered beneficial in it's native lands but USDA has it identified as a noxious weed. These were growing from the cracks in the pavement on the edge of a parking lot.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 21, 2013
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