Carrot Family (Noun)
Meaning
Plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Plants like parsley and dill are members of the carrot family that produce flowers in umbels to attract pollinators.
- Many common herbs including anise and caraway belong to the carrot family, characterized by their compound leaves and small flowers.
- Carrot family plants, such as celery, have been used in cooking for centuries due to their edible stalks and leaves.
- In the carrot family, the arrangement of flowers in umbels allows for maximum exposure to the sun and air circulation.
- Fennel is another well-known member of the carrot family that produces both edible leaves and crunchy, sweet roots.