A spreading, ascending to erect perennial herb; this species occurs along the coast in the Jan Juc cliff top grassland as well as Coastal Heathland closer to Bells Beach.
Leaves are silver-grey, highligted by the fine webbing covering the leaves and stems.
Leaves are without leaf stems (petioles), otherwise described as stem-clasping; obovate to oblanceolate with a small point at the apex; clustered alternately near the base, more distant on flower stems.
The species name apiculatum comes from the word apiculatus meaning 'furnished with a point'.
Flowering peaks in spring but continues on into summer with the outer petal-like, yellow papery bracts surrounding each flower head persisting for a long time.
Flowers are yellow; held in clusters at the end of extended flower stems; each plant potentially producing many flower heads.
This plant has a wide natural distribution and adapts well to most conditions. It does best in well-drained, moist soils tolerating summer dryness.
Cutting the plant back hard in mid-summer encourages healthy suckering growth in conjunction with autumn rain.