Daucus glochidiatus
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.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Daucus |
| Species: | D. glochidiatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall. | |
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][2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
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][5]
References
- "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- "Daucus glochidiatus | New Zealand Plant Conservation Network". www.nzpcn.org.nz. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- "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 (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- "New South Wales Flora Online: Daucus glochidiatus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.