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Daucus glochidiatus

Austral Carrot

Erect annual herb, often branching from the base.

Additional information

  • FamilyApiaceae
  • StoreyLower storey
  • Size3-75 cm high
  • Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
  • LeavesFern-like egg-shaped leaves 1-7.5 cm long with stiff hairs, on long stalks. Leaflets narrow.
  • Flower colourWhite or pink
  • Flowering timeAugust to November
  • FlowersTerminal irregular clusters of tiny flowers. Cluster either stalkless or branched 2-5 times. Local plants have deciduous petals and fruit with narrow green spines.
  • Bird attractingNo
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsDry soils of foothill forests. Full sun, semi shade.
  • Garden useSmall rockery plant, but care needed to prevent weediness.
  • Commercially availableNever
  • Conservation statusScattered within the Shire in a few locations. Widespread in Victoria.
  • Aboriginal Use Food - root (cooked)

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1 Daucus glochidiatus

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2 Daucus glochidiatus

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3 Daucus glochidiatus

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4 Daucus glochidiatus

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Photographer/s: 1 Chris Lindorff, NatureShare ©; 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Russell Best, NatureShare ©

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