American Wild Carrot (Daucus pusillus)

The American Wild Carrot features delicate umbels of white or pinkish flowers, resembling other wild carrot species. Native to North America, it’s commonly found in the Southern U.S. and along the west coast from Baja California to British Columbia. It’s also found in parts of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. This plant’s lifecycle includes flat flower clusters that later curl into a "bird's nest" as they mature, spreading open again when seeds ripen, facilitating adhesion to passing animals.