Wild Carrot (Noun)
Meaning
A widely naturalized Eurasian herb with finely cut foliage and white compound umbels of small white or yellowish flowers and thin yellowish roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wild carrot is a common weed in many parts of the world, often found growing in fields and along roadsides.
- Wild carrot has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The plant's edible taproot can be eaten raw or cooked, and is said to have a sweet, carrot-like flavor, although it is much thinner than the cultivated carrot.
- Wild carrot is often considered a nuisance by farmers, as it can outcompete crops for water and nutrients.
- In some parts of Europe, wild carrot is still used as a vegetable, and is often pickled or used in soups and stews.