Daucus, commonly referred to as wild carrot, consists of herbaceous plants that are typically biennial, though some may not follow this pattern. They can grow to heights ranging from 30 to 60 cm. The leaves are triangular, tripinnate, and have a finely divided, lacy appearance. Flowers start as pink buds and develop into small, white blooms that are grouped in dense umbels. The fruit is small, hairy, and irregularly shaped.

Daucus carota 'Trevor'

Daucus carota 'Uke C44'PBR

Daucus carota 'Ulyses'

Daucus carota 'Valor'

Daucus carota 'Vanda'

Daucus carota 'Vita Longa'

Daucus carota 'White Satin'

Daucus carota 'Wo8015 Rz'PBR

Daucus carota 'Wo8032 Rz'

Daucus carota 'Wo8036 Rz'PBR

Daucus carota 'Yellowbunch'PBR

Daucus carota 'Yellowstone' produces cylindrical roots that can grow up to 20 cm in length. This variety features delicate, finely divided green foliage and roots that exhibit a yellow-orange hue.

Daucus carota 'Yellowstone'

Daucus carota 'Yk714900'PBR

Daucus carota 'Yukon'

Daucus carota 'Zino'

Daucus carota Harlequin Mixed

Daucus carota experimental red

Daucus carota subsp. carota

Daucus carota subsp. gummifer

Daucus carota subsp. maximus is a wild carrot species exhibiting height variability between 50 and 200 cm. Its leaves are hairy and finely divided, while its erect stems support umbels measuring 10 to 30 cm across, featuring small white to purplish flowers that bloom during the summer. This plant is cultivated primarily for ornamental purposes rather than for culinary use.

Daucus carota subsp. maximus

Daucus carota subsp. maximus 'Cyprian Giant'

This subspecies of carrot encompasses the cultivated varieties that produce edible roots. These plants feature prominent taproots that come in various shades, including cream-white, orange, yellow, and purple.

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