Daucus carota
Synonyms
Bird's Nest, Bishop's Lace, Queen Anne's Lace
ID Characteristics
Life Cycle:
Biennial
Growth Habit:
Erect
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Unequally serrated
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Pinnately dissected
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Yellowish-white taproot with fibrous secondary roots
Flower Color:
White
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Chamomile, Mayweed Anthemis cotula
- Dog Fennel Anthemis cotula
- Hemlock, Poison Conium maculatum
- Rattlesnake-weed Daucus pusillus
- Yarrow, Common Achillea millefolium
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Isoxaben, Mesotrione
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Florasulam, Fluroxopyr, Mecoprop-p, Mesotrione, Triclopyr
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
