An evergreen shrub growing to 4 m tall, with dry-looking stick-like branches. The leaves are small, 4–10 mm long and 1 mm broad with a pointed apex, and sprout in clusters from the branches. These clusters are known as fascicles, and give the species its Latin name. The leaves are shiny with flammable oils, especially in warmer weather. The branches terminate in bunches of white tubular flowers 5 mm diameter, with five petals and long stamens. The fruit is a dry achene.

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In the treatment of rheumatism and as a wash for infected, sore or swollen parts of the body (leaves and branches)