Daucus carota sativa Carrot (Umbelliferae)

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Daucus carota sativa
Carrot
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The Daucus carota sativa plant species is found in A cultivated form of D. carota. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carrot.

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Latin Name:  Daucus carota sativa
Common Name:  Carrot
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Hoffm.)Hayek.

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:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[2, 7, 27]. The roots of well-grown plants are crisp, sweet and juicy, they are very nice raw and are also cooked as a vegetable or added to soups, stews etc[K]. The grated root is a tasty addition to the salad bowl[K]. The juice can be extracted from the root and used as a health-promoting drink[46]. The root is very rich in carotene, which is transformed by the body into viramin A when it is eaten[7]. The root is sometimes ground into a powder and used in making cakes, bread etc[7, K]. The roasted root is a coffee substitute[21, 46]. Carotin, extracted from the roots, is used as an orange-yellow food dye[171]. Leaves - raw or cooked. A very strong flavour, they can be added in small quantities to mixed salads[K]. The leaves contain an oil that is rich in vitamin E, they are sometimes used as a flavouring in soups[7]. An essential oil from the seed is used as a food flavouring.

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