Daucus gracilis

Daucus gracilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Daucus
Species:
D. gracilis
Binomial name
Daucus gracilis
Steinh.

Daucus gracilis is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.[2] It is native to Algeria.[3] An annual reaching 40 cm (16 in), it is typically found in rocky soils at elevations from 0 to 655 m (0 to 2,150 ft).[1] It is a crop wild relative of carrot,[2] and has been assessed as Least Concern.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Allen, R. (2018). "Daucus gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T117196492A117196495. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T117196492A117196495.en. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b Mezghani, Najla; Khoury, Colin K.; Carver, Daniel; Achicanoy, Harold A.; Simon, Philipp; Flores, Fernando Martínez; Spooner, David (2019). "Distributions and Conservation Status of Carrot Wild Relatives in Tunisia: A Case Study in the Western Mediterranean Basin". Crop Science. 59 (6): 2317–2328. doi:10.2135/cropsci2019.05.0333. hdl:10568/103776.
  3. ^ "Daucus gracilis Steinh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 January 2026.