Common name
Daucus, Native, Austral or Australian Carrot
Position
Full sun
Flower shape and colour
White or pink to crimson, small
Form
Herb, to 50 cm tall
Suitability for landscaping
Small rockery plant, but care needed to prevent weediness. (Yarra Ranges Council | Daucus glachidiatus )
Propagation
By seed aided by smoky water
Cultivation
Native Wild Carrot is a low-maintenance herb with fern-like foliage and delicate blooms that enhance any garden. Perfect for attracting native pollinators, it contributes to ecological balance while showcasing Australia’s botanical heritage. (Edible Oz | Native Wild Carrot)
References | acknowledgements
- Yarra Ranges Council 2025, Daucus glochidiatus | Daucus. Provides information about the spread of the species of Daucus glachidiatus herb across South Australia and other parts of South Eastern Australia.
- Edible Oz 2025, Native Wild Carrot – Daucus glochidiatus (Austral carrot). Provides general as well as purchase information of Daucus glochidiatuss, the Austral Carrot.
- PlantNET 2025, Daucus glochidiatus. Provides information about the Austral Carrot or Daucus glochidiatus.
- Seeds of South Australia 2025, Daucus glochidiatus (Umbelliferae). Provides detailed information about the distribution of Daucus glachidiatus in regional South Australia as well as images of the plant in situ and its seed.
- Vicflora flora of Victoria 2025, Daucus glochidiatus | Australian Carrot. Provides information about the Daucus glochidiatus supplied by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
- Yarra Ranges Council 2021, Daucus glochidiatus | Austral Carrot. This Yarra Ranges Council plant directory search yields information about Daucus glochidiatus.