Knowlesia
Knowlesia is a genus of flowering plants within the family Apiaceae, which is commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. The genus is primarily native to regions of Central Asia, including parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and neighboring territories. Knowlesia is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, typically featuring compound umbels of small, white to pale yellow flowers.
The genus was named in honor of botanist Frederick John Knowles, who contributed to the study of
Taxonomically, Knowlesia was distinguished from similar genera based on morphological features such as leaf arrangement, floral
Currently, the genus includes a small number of recognized species, with ongoing research exploring their taxonomy,
In summary, Knowlesia is a relatively obscure but ecologically relevant genus of herbaceous plants native to