The correct answer is Taproot. Carrot is an annual or biennial herb with an erect or branched stem (30-120)cm high arising from a thick fleshy root. Carrot is an ancient cool season root vegetable. The edible portion is the fleshy taproot. Carrots' roots are rich sources of ? and ß carotenes. Roots are used for making soups, curries, pickles. Carrots leaves are good sources of leaf protein. It is used as fodder and for the preparation of poultry feed.