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.[1]
The species can grow anywhere from tall. Its taproots are thick. The leaves are in size and their ultimate segments are linear with dimensions of . The upper leaves are reduced in size and are 3-parted. The umbels (clusters of flowers) measure in width and their umbellules are many-flowered. The peduncles (main stalks of the inflorescence) measure . The rays normally number 7-12 but can be as numerous as 20 and measure in length. The bracts have dimensions of by and the bracteoles are long. The pedicels are long. The sepals measure . The fruits measure around .[2]
The species flowers and fruits from July–September.