Austral Carrot
Daucus glochidiatus
Slender erect herb growing to 75 cm tall but often tiny. Leaves are green and pinnate. Flowers are very small and either white or pink. Tiny ball-shaped fruit is softly spiny.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Herbs |
| Distinctive Features | Leaves resemble carrot leaves and have sharp parsley-like flavour when crushed. |
| Biology | Annual. This plant is pollinated by insects. The tiny burr-like seeds are dispersed by animals as they stick to the fur. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Aug-Nov |