Our featured flower of the month is wild carrot. Often mistaken for yarrow, the wild carrot, Daucus carota, also known as Queen Anne’s lace, is a flowering plant native to temperate regions of the Old World and has been naturalized in the New World. Its domesticated counterpart, the carrot, is derived from a subspecies, Daucus carota subsp. sativus. Cultivation of the wild carrot requires well-drained soil and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade. It is a biennial plant, blooming in its second year from spring to fall, and is known for its distinctive white flowers and hairy leaves. The wild carrot has a rich history, having been used medicinally before its domestication as an edible root. Cheers
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