Carrot
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Carrots are a type of plant. Many different kinds exist. The latin name of the plant is usually given as Daucus carota. Many people see it as a vegetable. Some also see it as a fruit. The plant has an edible, orange root, and usually white flowers. Wild carrots grow naturally in Eurasia. Domesticated carrots are grown for food in many parts of the world.
In Portugal, carrot jam is a speciality.
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