carrot family
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carrot family
Apiaceae
Carrots are crunchy, orange vegetables that grow underground. They are super healthy and can help you see better in the dark!
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The carrot family is known for its distinctive flat-topped or dome-shaped flower clusters, called umbels, which resemble tiny umbrellas. Flowers are often white or yellow, sometimes pink, with many small petals. Most have green, fern-like leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceae
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Celery, parsley, and even dill are all relatives in the amazing carrot family!
Some carrot family plants, like giant hogweed, can grow taller than a basketball hoop!
The first carrots weren't orange; they were purple, white, or yellow!
You might find tiny 'seeds' on your clothes after walking through some carrot family plants, thanks to their clever hooks!
Special abilities
Ability
Umbrella Power
The carrot family can group its tiny flowers into large, flat 'umbrellas' to attract many pollinators at once.
Ability
Root Reserve
Many members, like carrots, have a deep taproot that stores food and water, helping them survive dry spells.
Ability
Scent Shield
This family has special oils that make them smell unique, which can both attract helpful insects and scare away pests.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-300 cm
- Spread
- 15-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Deadly
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits many tiny flowers in a cluster.
eats
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Caterpillars feed on leaves of carrot and dill.
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Rabbits often graze on wild and cultivated carrots.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Orange vegetable
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash carrots before eating them to make sure they are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is carrot family?
10-300 cm
How wide does carrot family spread?
15-100 cm
How big are the flowers on carrot family?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does carrot family bloom?
Summer
Is carrot family edible?
Yes
Is carrot family toxic?
Deadly
What is carrot family's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is carrot family pollinated?
Insect
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