NATIVE CARROT Daucus glochidiatus Seeds

Daucus glochidiatus, commonly known as Australian carrot, Austral carrot or native carrot, is a species of herb in the flowering plant family Apiaceae It is native to Australia and New Zealand

It is common in both temperate and arid areas of Australia, but not in tropical areas It is often found in association with limestone, though it tolerates a variety of soils

Annual herb 8 C60 cm high

Flowers occur in a range of colours

Has a distinctive carrot like look and smell

Bush food: The small root was picked by indigenous people and eaten, much the same as normal carrots are, most probably cooked before being eaten

Germination: Seed Pre treatment: Smoke, requires light for germination