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
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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.