The smooth upper leaf surface is dark green, flat and stiff with a distinctive pale network of veins.

The leaves are on a short stalk 11 mm (0.43 in) long, arranged alternately, may be either sparse or crowded and end in a sharp point.

The inflorescence consists of 4-8 white flowers, occasionally a pinkish mauve, about 15–31 mm (0.59–1.2 in) in diameter blooming at the end of branches on a peduncle about 1–4 cm (0.39–1.6 in) long.

[12] The specific epithet (erubescens) is derived from the Latin meaning "grow red", "redden" or "blush"[13] possibly referring to the new growth that is occasionally a reddish colour.

[6] Moth daisy bush is a widespread species on the coast and ranges from the Blue Mountains, west to Orange and Drake in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.