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DAIICUS CARdTA (Wild Carrot). 



27. DAUCUS (Carrot). 



1. D. Carota (Wild Carrot). A tough-stemmed 

 bristly plant, with much-cut leaves, and large umbels of 

 dull white flowers. Well distinguished by having the 

 central flower or partial umbd of flowers bright red or 

 deep purple. In flavour and scent it resembles the 

 garden carrot. Fl. July, August. Biennial. 



