Daucus carota Spp. maxima
Giant wild carrot Αγριο καρότο
Apiaceae - carrot family Dicot.
Daucus carota Spp. maxima
Giant wild carrot Αγριο καρότο
Apiaceae - carrot family Dicot.
A subspecies of Daucus carota , but generally taller and with larger flower heads. It is found growing on roadsides, field edges and in olive groves. It was considered by early herbalists to have potent medicinal properties, including as an aphrodisiac.
Domesticated varieties have recently become popular garden flowers
Daucus - a Latin name for carrot, carota - from Greek caroto (καρότο)
maximus - latin for biggest