Sanicula is a genus of plants in family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae),[1] the same family to which the carrot and parsnip belong.

This genus has about 45 species worldwide, with at least 22 in North America.

[2] The common names usually include the terms sanicle or black snakeroot.

Sanicula comes from sanus, Latin for "healthy", reflecting the use of S. europaea in traditional remedies.

[3] As of December 2022[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]