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Queen Anne's Lace: Legends, Science and Ecology!

Below is a quote generated by google AI : Queen Anne's Lace, also known as wild carrot, bee's nest-plant, bird's-nest, bishop's lace, and devil's plague, is a wildflower with delicate white flower clusters. The plant is scientifically known as Daucus carota and belongs to the Apiaceae family, also known as the carrot or parsley family. Queen Anne's Lace is the wild ancestor of the cultivated carrot. Key characteristics of Queen Anne's Lace include: Appearance: This biennial plant grows to 3 to 4 feet. In the first year, it exists as a basal rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it produces a tall stalk with flowers. The stems are hairy and hollow. Leaves: The leaves are alternate and finely divided into narrow segments, giving them a lacy or fern-like appearance. Flowers: Queen Anne's Lace has white flowers. These are arranged in flat-topped, umbrella-shaped clusters called umbels, which can be 2 to 4 inches in diameter. There is often a single dark red or purple flower at the center of the umbel. As the seeds ripen, the umbel curls inward, resembling a bird's nest. They bloom from May to October. Roots: Queen Anne's Lace has a slender, woody taproot that smells like a carrot. Although edible when young, the roots become tough and bitter with age. Habitat: It can be found in sunny to partially shaded areas, such as roadsides, fields, pastures, and disturbed ground. Several plants in the carrot family, including poison hemlock and water hemlock, look similar to Queen Anne's Lace but are deadly poisonous if ingested. These look-alikes may cause paralysis and death. Distinguishing features to help differentiate Queen Anne's Lace from its poisonous look-alikes: Poison Hemlock: Has smooth stems, often with purple splotches, and lacks the hairy stems of Queen Anne's Lace. Queen Anne's Lace: The stems are covered in fine hairs. Important safety note: Due to the risk of mistaken identity, never ingest any wild plant unless you are 100% certain of its identification and safety. Consult with an expert before consuming any wild plant, or avoid consuming wild plants altogether if you are not an expert in their identification. Queen Anne's Lace is considered invasive in some areas because of its ability to outcompete native plants, but it also offers some benefits: Food source: The roots (when young) and leaves are edible. Some even use the flowers in recipes. However, the wild variety is reportedly less flavorful than cultivated carrots. Medicinal uses: Historically, Queen Anne's Lace was used for various medicinal purposes, including regulating menstrual cycles and as a diuretic. Note: While some online sources mention anecdotal medicinal uses for Queen Anne's Lace, always exercise caution and consult with a medical professional before using any plant for medicinal purposes. Some individuals may experience contact dermatitis from touching Queen Anne's Lace attributions: Poison Hemlock in a field MPF, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Splotchy stem MPF, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Poison Hemlock flower Nicolas Ramirez, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Poison Hemlock leaf Magnefl, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Poison hemlock stem and flower Ulisi, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Poison Hemlock bushy leaf Jean-Luc Gorremans, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Poison Hemlock Stem Françoise Caclin, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Hemlock flower Sylvain Piry, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Stem leaves and floColsu, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commonswer SJan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 US https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commonstem close up Tall hemlock Danny S., CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Stem Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons Old Lace Samuel L. Goldenberg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons More old lace Samuel L. Goldenberg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons More old lace Samuel L. Goldenberg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Lace and its history Barbara uttman Samuel L. Goldenberg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Lace makers Robert Frederick Blum, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Lace in smithsonian Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Queen Anne Workshop of John Closterman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons