Scrambling or clambering subshrubs or vines to 4m, somewhat fractiflex stems moderally puberulent to glabrate. Leaves to 200mm x 70mm, puberulous beneath. Cymes with flower heads to 14mm long with bracts, 5-6 florets per head, white to lilac corollas. 5-ribbed pubescent achenes to 6mm long with tawny pappus bristles to 11mm long.