Leaf blades (1–)3–8(–10+) cm × 4–15(–20+) mm. Peduncles 3–5 cm. Phyllaries 13–21+, 6–10+ mm. Ray florets 13–18+; corolla laminae 5–8(–12+) mm. Disc florets 20–30+; corollas 2.5–4 mm. Cypselae 3–12(–25+) mm. 2n = 44 (18 and 36 have been reported).

Flowering Feb–Apr. Disturbed places; 0–200 m; introduced; Calif.; Eurasia; Africa; Atlantic Islands.