Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricatus
ID:
639267

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 349 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638599



Common Names

  • Muricate Carrot
  • Muricate Wild Carrot
  • Muricate Wild Parsnip


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Synonyms

  • Orlaya intermedia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Peltactila grandiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Platyspermum muricatum Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Artedia muricata L. [unknown]
  • Ballimon muricatulum Raf. [unknown]
  • Caucalis muricata Crantz [unknown]
  • Daucus grandiflorus Desf. [unknown]
  • Daucus hispidissimus Sennen [unknown]
  • Daucus mauritii Sennen [unknown]
  • Daucus pumilus Drude [unknown]
  • Daucus muricatus mauritii Sennen ex Maire [unknown]
  • Daucus muricatus heterocarpus Sennen ex Maire [unknown]
  • Daucus muricatus macrocarpus Sennen [unknown]
  • Daucus muricatus decumbens Batt. [unknown]
  • Daucus muricatus erectus Batt. [unknown]

Description

Daucus muricatus (also called Prickly-seeded Wild Carrot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It has a thin, branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with a few leaflets. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Daucus muricatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daucus muricatus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daucus muricatus is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Daucus muricatus

Daucus muricatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Daucus muricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus muricatus?

Daucus muricatus

What is the common name of Daucus muricatus?

Rough Carrot

What type of plant is Daucus muricatus?

Herbaceous Perennial

Species in the Daucus genus

Daucus aleppicus, Daucus aureus, Daucus bicolor, Daucus biseriatus, Daucus broteri, Daucus capillifolius, Daucus carota, Daucus conchitae, Daucus crinitus, Daucus crinitus, Daucus durieua, Daucus glaber, Daucus glaberrimus, Daucus glochidiatus, Daucus gracilis, Daucus guttatus, Daucus hochstetteri, Daucus involucratus, Daucus jordanicus, Daucus microscias, Daucus minusculus, Daucus montanus, Daucus muricatus, Daucus pumilus, Daucus pusillus, Daucus reboudii, Daucus sahariensis, Daucus setifolius, Daucus setulosus, Daucus subsessilis, Daucus syrticus, Daucus tenuisectus, Daucus virgatus, Daucus annuus, Daucus della-cellae, Daucus elegans, Daucus insularis, Daucus mirabilis, Daucus rouyi, Daucus tenuissimus, Daucus decipiens, Daucus edulis, Daucus incognitus, Daucus pedunculatus, Daucus melananthus,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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