Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Wild Carot
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	June
ImageUrl	Daucus-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A biennial wildflower with finely divided feathery leaves and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers, often with a single dark red floret in the center. Related to the cultivated carrot but with a woody, bitter root.

Distribution

Native and widespread throughout the UK, commonly found in grasslands, roadside verges, and coastal areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Used in traditional herbal medicine as a diuretic and to treat digestive issues.

Edibility

Roots are edible when young, but much tougher and more fibrous than cultivated carrots.

Human Toxicity

Can be confused with toxic look-alikes, such as Hemlock (Conium maculatum), which is deadly poisonous.

Pet Toxicity

no known toxicity for cats or dogs.

Active Compounds

Carotenoids, flavonoids, polyacetylenes.