It is distinct for containing several morphological features that are not seen in any of the other genera of the family Apiaceae. Its fruits have a dense vestiture and hygroscopic carpophore that may be an adaptation that allows the plant to respond rapidly to the earliest spring rains.
This species stands out for having distinct morphological traits not seen in other genera of the Apiaceae family. The fruit has a thick, moisture-attracting stalk that might enable the plant to react swiftly to the first spring showers.