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Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace, is a biennial herb native to regions spanning from Afghanistan and Albania to Ukraine and Turkey. Daucus carota (Latin: Daucus carota) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Daucus carota is most often used to support immune support and digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Daucus carota is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Daucus carota is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, AUT, AZO, and BAL. Daucus carota thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Daucus carota grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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