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Also known as Wild Carrot, it has a carrot-like root that even smells like a carrot! This biennial originated in Europe, and was named for the lacy nature of the white flower head. It was very popular during the reign of Queen Anne. It can be found in the Algonquin Highlands along roadsides and in open fields, from May to October.
A member of the Parsley family, Queen Anne's Lace has a tiny purplish-black floweret in the center of the flower. It has not been determined the purpose of this floweret. This flower head, measuring 5 to 10 cm, is actually many small flowers grouped in lacy, flat-topped clusters.
The leaves are very finely divided appearing feather-like. The lower leaves are considerably larger than the upper ones, and alternate on the main stem. This plant grows to height of 60 to 120 cm.
Its fruits are spiky, and they curl inward appearing like a "birds' nest".
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