It is found on sunny ledges and in crevices on limestone quarry rock faces and cliffs and mortared walls; the Daucus carota subcommunity, which is restricted to coastal locations, is found as far west as south Wales.
This species can be located on sun-drenched ledges and in narrow openings on limestone quarry rock surfaces and cliffs and masonry walls; a specific subgroup of Daucus carota, limited to coastal regions, has been spotted as far west as south Wales.