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en Anne’s Lace
(Daucus carota)
Description Queen Anne’s Lace is also known as
“wild carrot.” It is believed that the
This biennial can be over 1 meter carrots we eat today are descended
in height. The umbrella-like, lacy from this wildflower.
clusters of white flowers are
present May through September. Queen Anne’s Lace is native to Europe
Leaves also appear lacy and are and is named after Queen Anne who
alternate and compound. enjoyed making lace. The story goes
that one day, Queen Anne was making
Distribution and Habitat lace. She pricked her finger with the
needle, and a drop of blood stained the
Queen Anne’s Lace thrives lace. If you look closely at the center of
in sunny open areas and is the flower head there are a few bright
common in areas disturbed by purple to red flowers.
human activity. It is found in all
five physiographic provinces.
Role in Food Web
It is a food source for Canada
Geese, Wild Turkeys, White-
tailed Deer, Eastern Cottontail
Rabbits, Red Foxes, Groundhogs,
honeybees, bumblebees,
grasshoppers and various
butterflies.
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(Daucus carota)
Description Queen Anne’s Lace is also known as
“wild carrot.” It is believed that the
This biennial can be over 1 meter carrots we eat today are descended
in height. The umbrella-like, lacy from this wildflower.
clusters of white flowers are
present May through September. Queen Anne’s Lace is native to Europe
Leaves also appear lacy and are and is named after Queen Anne who
alternate and compound. enjoyed making lace. The story goes
that one day, Queen Anne was making
Distribution and Habitat lace. She pricked her finger with the
needle, and a drop of blood stained the
Queen Anne’s Lace thrives lace. If you look closely at the center of
in sunny open areas and is the flower head there are a few bright
common in areas disturbed by purple to red flowers.
human activity. It is found in all
five physiographic provinces.
Role in Food Web
It is a food source for Canada
Geese, Wild Turkeys, White-
tailed Deer, Eastern Cottontail
Rabbits, Red Foxes, Groundhogs,
honeybees, bumblebees,
grasshoppers and various
butterflies.
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