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Daucus carota subsp. carota L.

wild carrot (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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The inflorescence of Daucus carota often includes a single dark red flower in the centre.

Pisarovina, Croatia; 2004-10-02

 wild carrot / Daucus carota subsp. carota: The inflorescence of _Daucus carota_ often includes a single dark red flower in the centre.

Inflorescence from below, showing the numerous branched bracts.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2012-07-22

 wild carrot / Daucus carota subsp. carota: Inflorescence from below, showing the numerous branched bracts.

When in fruit, the heads of Daucus carota subsp. carota close up distinctively.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2004-09-19

 wild carrot / Daucus carota subsp. carota: When in fruit, the heads of _Daucus carota_ subsp. _carota_ close up distinctively.

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