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 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Daucus |
| Species: | D. glochidiatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall.
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Description edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "Daucus glochidiatus (Labill.) Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Ave-Lall". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "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. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- ^ "New South Wales Flora Online: Daucus glochidiatus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.