Carrot, Zanahoria
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Fruits/Vegetables
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Daucus carota subsp. sativus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Daucus carota subsp. sativus |
| Common Name: | carrot zanahoria |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | biennial treated as an annual herbs & vegetables |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Foliage: | loose, finely textured foliage in medium green |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Soil: | deep, loose soil |
| Native Range: | Afghanistan |
| Additional Notes: | harvested for edible, typically orange roots |
TTU Plant Resources
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