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Daucus carota L.
Family: APIACEAEGenus: Daucus
Species: carota L.
Common names: Wild Carrot
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Daucus noster, Pastinaca sylvestris
Distribution summary: N. Africa, W. Asia, Europe
Habit: Biennial
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Habitat: Rough grassland, coastal cliff
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1618 'Seeds & Grains' (HSE 7), Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1618 'Seeds & Grains' (HSE 8)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use, traditional herbal registration