Helichrysum revolutum new leaves above the flowerheads

The leaves of Helichrysum revolutum are narrowly lanceolate or oblong with slight ears at the base, giving the appearance of stem-clasping. They are often seen in axillary tufts, of various lengths and curvature on the same stem. A few leaves even pointing haphazardly in different directions. The leaf margins are rolled under. The midrib is sunken above, giving the leaf a channelled appearance.

The young leaves are hairy, becoming less so or hairless, but still coarse on top, while remaining densely white-woolly on their lower surfaces (Manning, 2007; iNaturalist; iSpot; JSTOR).