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Queen Anne's Lace

Daucus carota

Queen Anne's Lace is a delicate wildflower with lacy white flowers that look like tiny snowflakes. It grows in fields and along roadsides, attracting butterflies and bees with its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Fields, Roadsides

Appearance

The Queen Anne's Lace has flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers, creating a delicate, lacy appearance. Often, a single dark red or purple flower sits at the center of the main cluster, making it distinct. Its leaves are finely divided and feathery.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusDaucus
Queen Anne's Lace
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Queen Anne's Lace

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

61

Interesting facts

Early American colonists used its seeds to make a natural yellow dye!

It can grow almost anywhere, even in poor soil, making it super adaptable!

The tiny dark dot in its center may trick insects into visiting more flowers.

This plant is the wild ancestor of all domesticated carrots we eat today!

Special abilities

Ability

Taproot Pantry

Queen Anne's Lace has a strong taproot that stores energy, helping it grow quickly in its second year.

Ability

Hitchhiker Seeds

Its seeds have tiny hooks that let them easily stick to animal fur or clothes, traveling to new places.

Ability

Sun Tracker

The flower clusters can flatten in the sun and curl inward like a cup at night to protect the blooms.

Measurements & details

Height
30-150 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eats

Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

larvae feed on leaves and flowers

shelters

Seven-spotted Ladybug

Coccinella septempunctata

finds cover among the dense flowers

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

browses on leaves and stems

Traits

Also known as

Bird's NestQueen Anne's Lace FlowerWild Carrot

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy looking at Queen Anne's Lace, but do not touch or eat wild plants without an adult's permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Queen Anne's Lace?

The easiest way to identify Queen Anne's Lace is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Queen Anne's Lace?

30-150 cm

How wide does Queen Anne's Lace spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Queen Anne's Lace?

5-10 cm

When does Queen Anne's Lace bloom?

Summer

Is Queen Anne's Lace edible?

Yes

Is Queen Anne's Lace toxic?

Mild

What is Queen Anne's Lace's lifecycle?

Biennial

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