Daucus carota is the British native wild carrot. Lage white umbel shaped flowers of white, or very pale pink, from June to September are loved by lots of pollinators. After flowering, the flowerhead folds inward to develop a concave head of seeds, resembling a birds’ nest. This remains throughout winter.

Wild carrot has a host of common names, including Bird's Nest, Bishop's Lace, and Queen Anne's Lace. 

The root is edible while young, but becomes woody with age. The leaves and flowers can also be eaten, except in large quantities, and the flowers are sometimes battered and fried.

The age-old belief, that carrots will help improve eyesight, was used as propaganda during the Second World War. It was claimed that RAF pilots were being given extra carrots so they would have an advantage over their German counterparts. In reality, it was the invention of radar that enabled them to see the enemy coming, not carrots!

Wild Carrot is one of any British native wildflowers we have for sale.