What is Carrot?
{{Infraspeciesbox | name = Carrot | image = 13-08-31-wien-redaktionstreffen-EuT-by-Bi-frie-037.jpg | genus = Daucus | species = carota | subspecies = sativus | authority = ([[Georg Franz Hoffmann|Hoffm.]]) [[Gustav Schübler|Schübl.]] & [[George Matthias von Martens|G. Martens]] }} The '''carrot''' (pronounced CARE-ot) is a type of [[plant]]. Many different types exist. The [[Latin]] name of the plant is usually given as ''Daucus carota''. The plant has an [[wikt:edible|edible]], [[Orange (color)|orange]] [[root]], and usually white [[flower]]s. Wild carrots grow naturally in [[Eurasia]]. [[domestication|Domesticated]] carrots are grown for [[food]] in many parts of the world. Carrots are grown in the ground, and carrots [[roots]] are a common edible [[vegetable]]. After cleaning, the roots may be eaten raw or cooked. They are served as part of many dishes. In [[Portugal]], carrot [[jam]] is a speciality. ==Images== <gallery> File:Carrots - Carota - Wortels - Geze - 胡萝卜- zanahoria - carotte - ニンジン - Flickr - color line.jpg|Raw carrots Image:Carrots of many colors.jpg|Carrots can come in different colors File:CarrotRoots.jpg|What they look like before being used for cooking. </gallery> == Nutrition== Carrots are a moderate source of [[Beta-carotene|beta carotene]], biotin, vitamin K1, [[vitamin B6]], and [[potassium]]. Along with beta-carotene, carrots also have carotenoids another antioxidant helpful to enhance immunity functions and decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, degenerative diseases and different types of cancers.<ref>[https://www.germanshepherd-pet.com/can-dogs-eat-carrots/ Benefits of Carrot | Can Dog Eat It?]</ref> ==References== {{commons|Daucus carota}} {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Root vegetables]] [[Category:Apiaceae]]