Arracacia xanthorrhiza
Arracacha, Peruvian Carrot
Other regional names: Peruvian Parsnip
- Peruvian Parsnip
Also known as: Arracacha esculenta DC. +7 more
- Arracacha esculenta DC.
- Arracacia andina Britton
- Arracacia esculenta DC.
- Arracacia xanthorhiza var. andina (Britton) S.Knudsen et al.
- Bancroftia decipiens R.K.Porter
- Bancroftia xanthorrhiza (Bancr.) Billb.
- Conium arracacha Hook.
- Conium arracacia Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Arracacia xanthorrhiza (commonly known as Arracacha or Peruvian-carrot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago