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Carrot
Daucus carota
53.4721, 10.3733
Field Notes
Description:
The carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis, a benign condition in which the skin turns orange. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.
Habitat:
Native to Europe and southwestern Asia
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