Carlesia sinensis

Carlesia sinensis is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae and is the only member of the genus Carlesia. It is endemic to eastern China.

Description
The species can grow anywhere from 10-30 cm tall. Its taproots are 8-25 mm thick. The leaves are 2.5-7 by 1-3.5 cm in size and their ultimate segments are linear with dimensions of 4-10 by 1 mm. The upper leaves are reduced in size and are 3-parted. The umbels (clusters of flowers) measure 1.8-4 cm in width and their umbellules are many-flowered. The peduncles (main stalks of the inflorescence) measure 1.5-8 cm. The rays normally number 7-12 but can be as numerous as 20 and measure 1-3 cm in length. The bracts have dimensions of 5-8 mm by 1 mm and the bracteoles are 2-5 mm long. The pedicels are 2-3 mm long. The sepals measure 0.6-1 by 0.2-0.5 mm. The fruits measure around 1.3 by 0.8 mm.

The species flowers and fruits from July–September.