Question
Is there such a thing as wild carrots? I've been finding them in various parts of my yard but I didn't plant carrots where they seem to be. Are they safe to eat?
Sandy
Answer
The wild carrot (Daucus carota) can be spread by wind. The dried seed head falls off the stalk and is blown into new locations. Even though the young root is edible, I would avoid it. Wild carrot looks very much like water Hemlock, a very poisonous plant (Think Socrates). Water Hemlock is prevalent in Northern California so sure identification of the wild carrot, or any wild food for that matter, is important.
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