Queen Anne's Lace

Meaning: sanctuary

The botanical name is Daucus carota. This biennial is also commonly known as Wild Carrot, growing in dry fields, open places and roadsides. The plant was brought from Europe, and the carrots that we consume nowadays were cultivated from Queen Anne’s lace.

The plant is capable to reach the length of 4 ft. It bears the fern- or- lacy -looking leaves with the length of 2-8 in. They are alternative Queen Anne’s lace is notable by its miniature white-colored blooms. They are formed in lacy clusters with flatted tops. Every bloom features a deep, purple center. The plant’s fruits are spiky, curling inward to make a "birds' nest" look.

The blooming time is from May to October.

The big taproot can be consumed by humans as it is a carrot. However the Queen Anne’s lace’s leaves contain toxins, and can result the skin irritation.

Queen Anne's Lace


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Wild Carrot

Daucus Carota Flowers
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Daucus Carota

Wild carrot scientific name - Daucus Carota
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