Daucus carota ssp. carota
  • Wild Carrot

a biennial member of the Daucus genus in the family Umbelliferae. An ancestor to Daucus carota ssp. sativus, the cultivated carrot. The two still readily cross.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 5
    Zone 5
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Daucus carota ssp. carota has 0 edible uses listed
Daucus carota ssp. carota has 0 material uses listed
Daucus carota ssp. carota has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Take great care when collecting D. carota ssp. carota. To an untrained eye it can appear very similar to the deadly poisonous Conium maculatum (Hemlock). When young the stems of D. carota ssp. carota are covered in small hairs, where the stems of Conium maculatum are hairless and often covered in purple blotches[5].

Leaves

low toxicity

Carrots sometimes cause allergic reactions in some people[6]. Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[7].

Daucus carota ssp. carota has been reported to contain acetone, asarone, choline, ethanol, formic acid, HCN, isobutyric acid, limonene, malic acid, maltose, oxalic acid, palmitic acid, pyrrolidine, and quinic acid. Reviewing research on myristicin, which occurs in nutmeg, mace, black pepper, carrot seed, celery seed, and parsley, Buchanan (J. Food Safety 1: 275, 1979) noted that the psychoactive and hallucinogenic properties of mace, nutmeg, and purified myristicin have been studied. It has been hypothesized that myristicin and elemicin can be readily modified in the body to amphetamines. Handling carrot foliage, especially wet foliage, can cause irritation and vesication. Sensitized photosensitive persons may get an exact reproduction of the leaf on the skin by placing the leaf on the skin for awhile, followed by exposure to sunshine[8].
The given value was not understood.

Edible uses

Notes

Daucus carota ssp. carota can bear a strong resemblance to an unrelated poisonous plant! See notes on toxicity and if in any doubt do not eat any part of this plant.

Root

Dried, Roasted as a Roasted drink, Coffee substitute
Cooked as a Vegetable

Seed

Condiment, Spice

Flowers

Fried as a Vegetable

Material uses

An essential oil obtained from the seed has an orris-like scent[9]. It is used in perfumery and as a food flavouring[6][9]. The oil has also been used cosmetically in anti-wrinkle creams[9].

Unknown part

Cosmetic
Essential

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The wild carrot is an aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract and stimulates the uterus[9]. A wonderfully cleansing medicine, it supports the liver, stimulates the flow of urine and the removal of waste by the kidneys[10].

The whole plant is anthelmintic, carminative, deobstruent, diuretic, galactogogue, ophthalmic, stimulant[11][12][13][14][15][16]. An infusion is used in the treatment of various complaints including digestive disorders, kidney and bladder diseases and in the treatment of dropsy[11][9]. An infusion of the leaves has been used to counter cystitis and kidney stone formation, and to diminish stones that have already formed[10]. Carrot leaves contain significant amounts of porphyrins, which stimulate the pituitary gland and lead to the release of increased levels of sex hormones[10]. The plant is harvested in July and dried for later use. A warm water infusion of the flowers has been used in the treatment of diabetes[17]. The grated raw root, especially of the cultivated forms, is used as a remedy for threadworms[17][18][10]. The root is also used to encourage delayed menstruation[17]. The root of the wild plant can induce uterine contractions and so should not be used by pregnant women[17]. A tea made from the roots is diuretic and has been used in the treatment of urinary stones[18].

The seeds are diuretic[17][7], carminative, emmenagogue and anthelmintic[11][7]. An infusion is used in the treatment of oedema, flatulent indigestion and menstrual problems[9]. The seed is a traditional 'morning after' contraceptive and there is some evidence to uphold this belief. It requires further investigation[18]. Carrot seeds can be abortifacient and so should not be used by pregnant women[10].

Unknown part

Anthelmintic
Carminative
Contraceptive
Deobstruent
Diuretic
Emmenagogue
Galactogogue
Ophthalmic
Stimulant

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow August/September or April in situ. The seed germinates better if it is given a period of cold stratification.

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Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil[19][9].

A good plant for the summer meadow[19], it is a food plant for caterpillars of the Swallow-tail Butterfly[20]. This species is the parent of the cultivated carrot[20]. It can act as an alternative host for pests and diseases of the cultivated carrots. The plant has become a pest weed in N. America, where it is spreading rapidly and crowding out native vegetation[21].

The whole plant, when bruised, gives off an aniseed-like scent[22].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Daucus carota ssp. carota. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Daucus carota ssp. carota.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Daucus carota ssp. carota
Genus
Daucus
Family
Umbelliferae
Imported References
Edible uses
[2][1]
Medicinal uses
[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][7]
Material uses & Functions
[9][6]
Botanic
[23][20]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    biennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    0.6 x 0.3
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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