Daucus pusillus Wild carrot (Umbelliferae)

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Daucus pusillus
Wild carrot
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The Daucus pusillus plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild carrot.

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Latin Name:  Daucus pusillus
Common Name:  Wild carrot
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  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:  Barrens, plains and dry hills[43].

Medicinal Information: The plant is antipruritic, blood purifier and febrifuge[257]. A decoction has been used to treat colds, itches, fevers and snakebites[257]. A poultice of the chewed plant has been applied to snakebites[257].

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