Daucus — 19 species

Daucus is the carrot genus, encompassing familiar food crops such as the garden carrot, Danvers carrot, and Nantes carrot, as well as wild relatives. Grown primarily as an outdoor or container edible, carrots require full sun — at least six hours daily — and deep, loose, well-draining soil kept evenly moist to encourage long, straight roots. They are cool-season crops, maturing in 70–80 days. According to the ASPCA, Daucus carota (carrot flower) is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making the genus pet-safe.