Turgenia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, containing up to seven species.

[1] The genus resembles Caucalis.

[2] False carrot is a common name for plants in this genus.

[3] Varieties of Turgenia can be found in areas of Africa, Europe, temperate and tropical regions of Asia, and North America.

[4][5] The genus name of Turgenia is in honour of Alexander Turgenev (1784–1845), a Russian statesman and historian.