Olearia albida

Hooker's 1864 type description of the species is as follows:

A small tree, very like O. fosteri in habit and foliage, but the leaves are not evidently reticulate on either surface, the under surface is rather softer and very white, the panicles larger, more effuse. Heads quite different, pedicelled, 0.2 in (5.1 mm). long, subcylindric; involucral scales imbricate, short, obtuse, pubescent; florets 2 or 3, one often ligulate; pappus white, unequal. Achene pubescent. The species has grooved, flaky bark and light green leaves with a white underside, that are typically wavy. The species has white flowers that typically form in clusters. The species can grow to a height of up to 5 m (16 ft) tall.

The species is endemic to New Zealand, found on the North Island as far south as northern Taranaki, as well as on offshore islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Some hotspot locations for the species include Tāpapakanga Regional Park and the northern shores of the Matakana River mouth. The species is found in coastal areas, typically headlands and areas with loose soil (such as slip scars).