Species of the carrot family (formerly named Umbelliferae, now Apiaceae) are still called umbellifers informally, referring to the structure of the flat-topped inflorescence, called an umbel. The ...

I’m out in Wisconsin this week visiting my son, Sam. Driving out from New England, watching the land shift from our northern deciduous forest to prairie is a real treat. Trees give way to grassland.

Miami University Regionals’ Middletown Campus Fantastic Free Fridays series continues on April 20 at 10 a.m. with an interactive performance by Wild Carrot and Their Roots Band of “Our Roots are ...

Whether you love them or hate them, it is undeniable that carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. They're consumed on every populated continent and are unique in their versatility ...

Question: I was at the farmers market the other day and noticed quite a number of different colored carrots. I’m most familiar with the orange variety, but now I’m curious about the other types. Do ...

Parsnips and carrots are root vegetables with similar shapes; but they are vastly different. Carrots are rich in vitamin A while parsnips have double the folate.

Both are nutrient-packed root vegetables, but carrots and sweet potatoes offer unique health benefits—from sharper vision and ...

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Is there a more useful vegetable than the carrot? Useful, and ubiquitous, especially at this time of year. At Oliver’s and Whole Foods, you can find fresh, slender bunches of organic carrots with ...