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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