Carrots and carrots differ in terms of family, appearance, flavor and origin. Carrot is a plant of the umbelliferae family, conical in shape with orange-red skin and flesh. Carrots are native to southwestern Asia. Carrots are cruciferous plants that are spherical with red skin and white flesh with lots of water.

Family Differences

Carrots and carrots are not vegetables, but are in different families. Carrot is an annual or biennial herb of the Umbelliferae family of carrots, while carrot is an herb of the Cruciferae family of radishes, also known as "big radish" and "rouge radish", which is the biggest difference between carrots and carrots.

Differences in appearance

Carrots and carrots also differ in appearance. Carrots are conical or cylindrical in shape, with orange-red surface color and orange-red flesh; carrots are spherical in shape, with red skin color and white flesh color.

Taste Differences

Carrots and carrots also have different flavors. Both carrots and red radishes can be eaten raw or cooked. However, carrots have little moisture and are difficult to eat raw, while carrots have plenty of moisture and have a crunchy flavor when eaten raw and the flesh becomes soft when cooked.

Differences in Origin

There are also differences between carrots and carrots. Carrots are native to southwestern Asia, where they first evolved in Afghanistan, and are now grown all over the world. Carrots are native to China, and the Northeast is the main production area for carrots in China, a vegetable with high nutritional value.