Leaf blades 20-70+ × 8-25(-45+) mm, ± coriaceous. Peduncles 1-3 cm. Involucres 3-5 × 9-12 mm. Ray corolla laminae 5-15+ mm. Disc corollas 3-4 mm. Cypselae 4-7 mm. 2n = 20.

Flowering Apr. Disturbed places; 0-200 m; introduced, Calif.; Africa; introduced elsewhere.

Chrysanthemoides monilifera is cultivated and rarely escapes and/or persists in the flora. It is reputed to be a pest in Australia and New Zealand.