Daucus Collection

Varieties of carrot (daucus). Chromolithograph by G. Severeyns, of Brussels, from Ernst Benary, Album Benary. Date: 1876-86

Vegetable roots
Plate 4 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Racines alimentaires

Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Queen Anne's Lace
Jacky Parker

Wild carrot, Daucus carota
5855056 Wild carrot, Daucus carota; (add.info.: Wild carrot, Daucus carota. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Wild carrot, Daucus carota
5856008 Wild carrot, Daucus carota; (add.info.: Wild carrot, Daucus carota. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Carota
carmenvillar

Being Different
Penny Myles

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

White flowered wild carrot plant, Daucus carota
5856642 White flowered wild carrot plant, Daucus carota by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered wild carrot plant and root outline, Daucus carota)

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Wild carrot, Daucus carota. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1803

Root vegetables, racines alimentaires. Beetroot, Beta vulgaris, wild carrot, Daucus carota, and rampion, Campanula rapunculus

Carrot, Daucus carota. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Curtis British Entomology Plate 491
Lepidoptera: Cochylis rupicola = Cochylidia rupicola (Chalk-cliff Tortrix, Conch) [Plant: Daucus carota (Wild Carrot)] Date: 1824-39

Fantasy
Jacky Parker

Fresh Carrots From The Garden; Ireland

Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Root vegetables, carrot Daucus carota and turnip Brassica rapa.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Picture No. 10899501
Wild Carrot / Sea Carrot (Daucus carota ssp. gummifer) Date:

Wild carrot, Daucus carota, flowering in wild grassland in France

Deep furrow rows of carrots covered in snow

Three fresh organic Daucus carota subsp. sativus (Baby Carrots )

Hogs fennel - Peucedanum cervaria (Dauci tertium genus) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Raphanus spp. radish and Daucus carota, carrot
Watercolour of a radish with intertwined growth & carrot also intertwined by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Daucus Carota Sativus (Carrot) with leaves attached
Daucus Carota Sativus (Carrot), a root vegetable of the Apiaceae family, with the green leaves still attached

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"Daucus: Exploring the Versatile World of Carrots and Wildflowers" Discover the fascinating world of daucus, a genus that encompasses various varieties of carrots. From the humble vegetable roots to the delicate white flowered wild carrot plant, Daucus carota offers a diverse range of beauty and utility. Tab IV showcases Queen Anne's Lace, an enchanting member of the daucus family. With its intricate lacy blooms, this wildflower adds elegance to any landscape. Meanwhile, a close-up reveals a section of Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar feet gripping onto the stem of Wild carrot in The Netherlands during August. Witness nature's harmonious connection between these creatures and their favorite food source. Hogs fennel or Peucedanum cervaria is another member belonging to Dauci tertium genus. This unique plant captures attention with its distinct appearance and serves as an important part of ecosystems where it thrives alongside other flora. Root vegetables have long been cherished for their nutritional value and culinary versatility; among them stands carrot - Daucus carota - taking center stage with its vibrant orange hue and sweet flavor. Whether enjoyed raw or cooked into delectable dishes, carrots are beloved by many around the world. Curtis British Entomology Plate 491 provides us with a visual feast as we observe butterflies gracefully fluttering around daucus plants. These stunning illustrations remind us of nature's interconnectedness and how vital daucus is for sustaining biodiversity. Daucus presents itself as more than just ordinary vegetables or wildflowers; it represents resilience, nourishment, beauty, and ecological balance all rolled into one remarkable genus – truly deserving our admiration.