Daucus insularis

Daucus insularis belongs to the carrot family (Apiaceae), a group of flowering plants that includes many aromatic and edible species. This species is endemic to the Cape Verde islands, a group of volcanic islands located off the western coast of Africa. The scientific description was published in 2016 by Spalik, Wojew, Banasiak, and Reduron, who recognized it as a distinct species based on earlier observations by Parl. The genus Daucus includes several well-known species, such as the common wild carrot (Daucus carota). As an endemic species, Daucus insularis is of particular interest for regional biodiversity studies.