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.

General Uses: The roots are fermented in order to produce alcohol[7]. An orange dye is obtained from the root[171]. An essential oil from the seed has a distinctive fragrance and is used in perfumery[7, 46].

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