Wild Carrot. Wild carrot Daucus carota or Queen Annes Lace is a biennial plant that is commonly confused with poison hemlock. The Wild Carrot is still very much prevalent particularly in the US where it was introduced from Europe and is the genetic source of edible carrots.
In addition to the local species people cross-breed Afghan and Mediterranean carrot species in antiquity. Wild Carrot is found in sandy or gravelly soils and in wets areas. Wild carrot also known as Queen Annes Lace was introduced to North America from Europe as a medicinal herb.
The aromatic seed is used as a flavoring in stews and soups.
Flower cluster just starting to open. Wild carrot the progenitor of the cultivated carrot is a biennial weed native to Europe southwestern Asia and North Africa. North of Flatneck Station in the southern fields of The Heartlands you will find wild carrots growing along with a variety of other vegetation. While you can find wild carrots rooted almost anywhere The Heartlands in New Hanover is the best wild carrot location for a quick harvest in RDO.
