1 Overview
The wild carrot is a biennial plant commonly found in meadows and along roadsides. It is the wild ancestor of the cultivated carrot and has similar, though smaller, roots. Its leaves are feathery, and the white umbel-shaped flowers are distinctive. The plant is nutritious and can be fed to tortoises in small quantities.
2 Profile
- Scientific Name: Daucus carota
- Family: Apiaceae (Umbellifers)
- Plant Type: Biennial herb
- Height: Up to 1 meter
- Flowers: White umbels
- Habitat: Meadows, roadsides
2.1 Feeding Note
The leaves and roots of the wild carrot can be used occasionally as food for tortoises.