Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Carrot
The carrot is a biennial plant typically cultivated for its edible taproot, which is usually orange but can also be purple, black, red, white, or yellow. It belongs to the umbellifer family (Apiaceae) and is native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which gives them their characteristic orange color and makes them a good source of vitamin A. The plant was originally cultivated for its leaves and seeds rather than its roots.
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Apiales
Apiaceae
Daucus
Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is responsible for their orange color. They also have polyacetylenes like falcarinol and falcarindiol, which show cytotoxic activities. Other compounds include pyrrolidine present in the leaves and 6-hydroxymellein.
Carrots are commonly used in culinary applications, such as soups, stews, and salads. They can also be eaten raw or cooked. Carrot juice is popular as a health drink. In some cultures, carrots are used in traditional medicine for their nutritional benefits and potential medicinal properties.
July to September
20-80 inches (50-200 cm)
White, sometimes with a light green or yellow tint
Carrots grow best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. They prefer well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.3 to 6.8.
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