Visnaga daucoides, commonly known as Khella, is a herbaceous annual or biennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots and parsley. This species holds historical significance, particularly for its traditional medicinal uses. The plant typically grows to a height of 30 to 90 centimeters, though it can occasionally reach over a meter. Its growth habit is erect and branched, with a taproot system. The leaves are pinnately compound, finely divided, and feathery, resembling those of wild carrot (Daucus carota), contributing to its common name association. The leaf segments are linear to filiform. During its flowering period, Visnaga daucoides produces characteristic umbels of small, white flowers. These inflorescences are compound umbels, meaning each main umbel is composed of smaller umbels, or umbellules. The fruits are small, ovoid schizocarps, which split into two mericarps, each containing a single seed. These fruits are typically ribbed. The native distribution of Visnaga daucoides is primarily in the Mediterranean region, extending into parts of Western Asia and North Africa. It thrives in arid and semi-arid environments, often found in disturbed habitats, along roadsides, in fields, and on rocky or sandy soils. While it prefers well-drained conditions, it is generally adaptable to a range of soil types. Cultivation requirements are relatively straightforward, favoring full sun and moderate watering. It is not widely cultivated as a commercial crop but is sometimes grown in botanical gardens or for specific traditional uses. Historically, Visnaga daucoides has been recognized for its medicinal properties. The fruits and seeds have been used in traditional medicine, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, for their purported antispasmodic and diuretic effects. Scientific research has investigated some of these traditional claims, focusing on compounds found within the plant. Beyond its medicinal applications, Visnaga daucoides plays a role in its native ecosystems as a food source for some insects. Its ornamental value is limited, as it is not typically cultivated for its aesthetic appeal in gardens, but its delicate foliage and white flower umbels can be attractive. The economic importance of Visnaga daucoides is primarily linked to its use in traditional herbal remedies and its potential as a source of bioactive compounds.