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The '''carrot''' is an edible root of the ''daucus carota'' plant. They are usually [[orange]] in color. Carrots can be eaten raw or cooked, and are low in calories and high in [[nutrient|nutrients]], especially Vitamin A and [[Vitamin C|Vitamin C]].  

The '''carrot''' is an edible [[root]] of the ''daucus carota'' plant. They are usually [[orange]] in color yet the "white carrot" is actually the [[parsnip]]. The carrot is a [[tuberiform]]. Carrots can be eaten raw or cooked, and are low in [[calorie]]s and high in [[nutrient]]s, especially [[Vitamin A]], [[Vitamin C]], and [[beta carrotene]]. They are a healthy lunch snack to give children instead of cookies or chips. Carrots are also a favorite food of several rodents and small mammals, such as [[rabbit]]s and [[gopher]]s.

 

[[Category:Vegetables]]

[[Category:Vegetables]]