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What is Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus (Hoffm.) Arcang. in english?

Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus (Hoffm.) Arcang.

The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable native to Central Asia. Initially purple, an orange version was cultivated in the Netherlands in the 17 century.

In English, Daucus carota L. subsp. sativus (Hoffm.) Arcang. is known by Carrot.

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