Members of the Umbelliferae family have compound umbels--stems of the flower radiate from a single point at the end of the stalk. The plant's small white flowers with purple centers attract lacewings, ladybugs and hoverflies.
Flower: Carrot flowers have 5 petals and sepals and are born in compound umbels. Roots: Most are about 1-inch in diameter and anywhere from 1-inch to 12 or more inches long. Botanical Name: ...
 
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