Daucus carota sativus

Carrot - Daucus carota sativus

The carrot (Apiaceae family) is a biennial plant grown for its fleshy, orange-colored root. At the center of the carrot's umbels of small white flowers is a single red flower - the distinctive sign of the carrot among the many white-flowered plants in the Umbelliferae family. Today, the plant is cultivated in all temperate regions in the world.
Long known for their anti-asthenic properties, carrots are traditionally recommended for sick children and convalescents. They also act on irritations of the digestive tract. Carrot seeds are one of the main diuretics used in ancient medicine.


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