Daucus carota
Wild carrot
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The Daucus carota plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild carrot.

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Latin Name:  Daucus carota
Common Name:  Wild carrot
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Carrots sometimes cause allergic reactions in some people[46]. Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3
 
Habitat:  Cultivated and waste land, amongst grass, especially by the sea and on chalk[4, 17].

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