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Queen Anne's Lace

Daucus carota

Photo by belterbabe
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar in appearance to the deadly poison hemlock, Daucus carota is distinguished by a mix of bi-pinnate and tri-pinnate leaves, fine hairs on its stems and leaves, a root that smells like carrots, and occasionally a single dark red flower in its center.

Habitat:

Wild carrot was introduced and naturalised in North America.

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Daucus carota

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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