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Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Apiaceae Apiales Asterid Carrot Daucus Eudicot Flowering Root Umbelliferae Vegetable Angiospermae Daucus Carota Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Wild Carrot
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This stunning illustration showcases the intricacies of Daucus carota, commonly known as the carrot. Hailing from the Umbelliferae family, this flowering plant is a member of the larger order Apiales, and is classified as an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon. The carrot is a much-loved vegetable, prized for its edible, orange root, which is rich in beta-carotene and other essential nutrients. The illustration reveals the plant's delicate umbellate inflorescence, a characteristic feature of the Apiaceae family. The umbel, a flat-topped cluster of flowers, is surrounded by a ring of bracts. The individual flowers are small and white, with five petals each, and are arranged in compact umbels. The plant's leaves are pinnate, with long petioles and compound leaflets. The carrot's botanical name, Daucus carota, reflects its taxonomic position within the plant kingdom. Daucus refers to the genus, while carota signifies the specific epithet. The carrot is native to Europe and southwestern Asia, and has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. It is believed to have originated as a wild plant, with the domesticated variety developing through selective breeding for its enlarged, edible root. This illustration, held in the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. It invites us to appreciate the intricate details of the carrot, from its delicate flowers to its nutritious root, and serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that exists within the plant kingdom.
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