Perennials to c. 1.5 m high, not glaucous, appressed-cottony on stems and leaves. Leaves to c. 20 cm long, with l:w ratio c. 2–3, undivided; base broad, with auricles variably developed, mildly stem-clasping; margin denticulate; upper surface sparsely appressed-cobwebby, becoming glabrous; lower surface densely woolly, with secondary venation distinct. Capitula numerous per stem; calycular bracteoles 3–6, 2–3 mm long; involucre 4.5–5.5 mm long, 2–3 mm diam.; bracts 12–14, glabrous. Florets 28–38; ligulate florets 8, with ligule 5–7 mm long. Achenes narrowly obloid, c. 2 mm long, with papillose hairs ± scattered. Pappus 4–5 mm long.
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