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.

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[citation needed]. It is often found in association with limestone, though it tolerates a variety of soils.[1][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ "Daucus glochidiatus | New Zealand Plant Conservation Network". www.nzpcn.org.nz. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
  3. ^ "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  4. ^ "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch. & C. A. Mey". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
  5. ^ "New South Wales Flora Online: Daucus glochidiatus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.