Daucus aureus
Golden Carrot
Also known as: Ammi daucoides Salzm. ex DC. +7 more
- Ammi daucoides Salzm. ex DC.
- Ammiopsis aristidis Coss. ex Batt. & Trab.
- Ammiopsis daucoides Boiss.
- Daucus aureus var. subinermis Zohary
- Daucus aureus var. tuberculatus Chabert
- Daucus parviflorus Willk. ex Loscos & Pardo
- Peltactila aurea (Desf.) Raf.
- Platyspermum aureum (Desf.) Pomel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Daucus aureus (commonly known as Golden Carrot) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia
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)
France, Germany