Daucus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Daucus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Daucus carota
Daucus carota
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. A good plant for the summer meadow, it is a food plant for caterpillars of the Swallow-tail Butterfly. This species is the parent of the cultivated carrot.
Full cultivation guide →Daucus carota sativus
Daucus carota sativus
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a good light warm well-drained soil and plenty of moisture. Prefers a sandy or calcareous loam. Plants are extremely sensitive to soil conditions, good roots can only be produced in a soil that permits easy penetration of the root.
Full cultivation guide →Daucus edulis
Daucus edulis
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
Daucus edulis is a plant of the subtropics and is not very cold-hardy. It can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling as low as -5°c. Requires a position in full sun in any moderately fertile well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Daucus pusillus
Daucus pusillus
Family: Apiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this plant, but it can be grown outdoors at least in southern Britain and probably in the north as well. It is likely to need a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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