🐾

Carrot

Daucus carota

Least Concern

About

The Carrot (Daucus carota) is a species in the genus Daucus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇲🇹 Malta 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Daucus carota (Carrot)

Names in Other Languages

French carotte

German Möhre

Portuguese cenoura

Similar Species in Daucus

Southwest wild carrot

Daucus pusillus

Least Concern

View all species in Daucus →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Australian Carrot vs Golden Carrot vs Southwest wild carrot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carrot?

The scientific name of Carrot is Daucus carota. It belongs to the genus Daucus.

What is the conservation status of Carrot?

Carrot (Daucus carota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Carrot live?

Carrot is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros.

What family does Carrot belong to?

Carrot (Daucus carota) belongs to the genus Daucus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

Is Carrot endangered?

No, Carrot (Daucus carota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Carrot belong to?

Carrot (Daucus carota) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Carrot?

The closest relatives of Carrot in the genus Daucus include Australian Carrot, Golden Carrot, Southwest wild carrot.