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.
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 .
The species flowers and fruits from JulyâÂÂSeptember.