Queen Anne's Lace is a biennial plant with delicate white flower clusters and a lacy appearance. It is the wild ancestor of the cultivated carrot. The plant is named after Queen Anne of England, who was known for her lace-making.
Best time to see a Queen Anne's Lace
The best time to see a Queen Anne's Lace is June–August, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 87,099 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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