Daucus carota subspecies carota

'Αγριο καρρότο, Δαύκος το καρότο υποείδος το καρότο

Etymology of Daucus carota subspecies carota: "Daucus" is an Ancient Greek word, from "δαῡκος" [dafkos], which means "carrot". "Carota" derives from Ancient Greek as well, from the word "καρωτόν" [karοtōn], which also means "carrot".

There are nine Daucus species and subspecies in the wild Cypriot habitat.

Daucus carota subspecies carota is an uncommon plant of the wild Cypriot habitat. The plant in the picture was photographed in Souni village, but it is extremely rare in the Limassol district. It grows at an altitude between 0–1375 metres. Its flowering period is between April and November.