Moon Carrot (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Seseli having dense umbels of small white or pink flowers and finely divided foliage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical name for moon carrot is Seseli libanotis but it got its common name from its roots resembling a small deformed carrot.
- Moon carrot was used as a spice in medieval Europe.
- The moon carrot plant grows quite tall and its small white flowers have great ornamental value.
- This perennial moon carrot flower is found in dry grasslands and stony places.
- The finely divided foliage on the moon carrot plant often attracts aphids which are a nuisance for gardeners.