Species name:

Daucus carota

Taxonomy

Family

Genus

Species

carota

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Daucus carota

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Worldwide

Utility

The Root is cooked while young. The flower clusters can be fried. The seed is aromatic. The dried roasted roots are ground into a powder for making coffee. It is used in cosmetic, phytotherapy and medicine. It provides a good contribution in honey production. Biodiversity

Flowering time

V - X

Pollen colour

White - Grey

Pollen

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Nectar

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Pollen characteristic