It was not until the 10th and 11th Centuries that people began cultivating carrots for their roots, which is what we now think of as carrots. Prior to that, the leaves and seeds were used for seasoning and medicinal purposes.
It was not until the 10th and 11th Centuries that people began cultivating carrots for their roots, which is what we now think of as carrots. Prior to that, the leaves and seeds were used for seasoning and medicinal purposes.
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