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Carrot | |
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Scientific classification | |
Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Scandiceae |
Genus: | Daucus |
Species: | |
Subspecies: | D. c. subsp. sativus |
Trinomial name | |
Daucus carota subsp. sativus |
The carrot (pronounced CARE-ot) is a type of plant. Many different types exist. The Latin name of the plant is usually given as Daucus carota. The plant has an edible, orange root, and usually white flowers. Wild carrots grow naturally in Eurasia. Domesticated carrots are grown for food in many parts of the world.
Carrots are grown in the ground, and carrots roots are a common edible vegetable. After cleaning, the roots may be eaten raw or cooked. They are served as part of many dishes. In Portugal, carrot jam is a speciality.
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