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What is the botanical name for Carrot?

Aniket Singh , 1 Year ago
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The botanical name for Carrot is Daucus carota.

Detailed explanation:

Carrot belongs to the family Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae).
It is a root vegetable, primarily grown for its edible taproot, which is rich in beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), fiber, and other nutrients.
The plant is biennial, completing its life cycle in two years. During the first year, it grows leaves and stores energy in the root, and in the second year, it flowers and produces seeds.
Carrots are believed to have originated in Persia (modern-day Iran and Afghanistan), where they were initially cultivated for their leaves and seeds rather than their roots.




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