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Carrot Flower
Daucus carota var. sativa · Apiaceae
How it looks
The carrot (Daucus carota var. sativa) is a plant in the carrot family with feathery, very finely and deeply divided leaves and small white flowers gathered into a flat umbrella shape. Its underground root is the long, thick, orange carrot. Height 12-32 in (30-80 cm).
Carrot Flower is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Daucus carota var. sativa
- Common name
- Carrot Flower
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
