Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Daucus pusillus Michaux
(Wild Carrot)


Family: Apiaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Daucus pusillus is a diminutive carrot with small linear leaflets and small white flowers. The fruits have small hairs. The roots do not form large storage structures like the carrots most people visualize. Daucus pusillus is found at lower elevation in dry areas.
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Daucus pusillus, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila National Forest, neara Brushy Mountain Road, Apr. 16, 2026




Daucus pusillus, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila National Forest, neara Brushy Mountain Road, Apr. 16, 2026




Daucus pusillus, leaves, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila National Forest, neara Brushy Mountain Road, Apr. 16, 2026




Daucus pusillus, pubescent ovaries, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila National Forest, neara Brushy Mountain Road, Apr. 16, 2026




Daucus pusillus, leaflets and infructescence, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, Gila National Forest, neara Brushy Mountain Road, Apr. 16, 2026



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