Carrot roots are a common vegetable used for food.  They can be eaten alone, cooked or raw.  They are used in salads, soups and many other dishes.  This particular species of carrot can grow up to 4 feet in height and sprouts numerous leafy green stems.  Atop the stems, bunches of tiny white flowers grow in the summer months. 

Carrots are often prized because the root is full of carotene, a component the body uses as a source of vitamin A when eaten.  The leaves are excellent as well, providing a satisfying flavor in salads and containing an essential oil that is used for flavoring.