Daucus glochidiatus
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| Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall.
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Daucus glochidiatus, commonly known as Australian carrot, Austral carrot or native carrot, is a species of herb in the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Description
It grows as an erect annual herb, from 2 to 60 centimetres in height, but rarely over 20 centimetres. Flowers occur in a range of colours.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was first published by Jacques Labillardière in 1805, under the name Scandex glochidiata. It was transferred into Caucalia in 1809, then Daucus in 1844.[2]
Distribution
It occurs throughout Australasia. It is found in every Australian state, and both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. It also occurs in the Chatham Islands.[3]
It is common in both temperate and arid areas of Australia, but not in tropical areas. It is often found in association with limestone, though it tolerates a variety of soils.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch. & C. A. Mey". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- ^ "New South Wales Flora Online: Daucus glochidiatus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.