Gomphrena haageana is a perennial herb with a tuberous root, erect, about , simple to much-branched; stem and branches subround, striped, moderately or thinly appressed-hairy. It has red strawberry-like flower heads.
Gomphrena haageana is a perennial plant with a tuberous root, having an upright, branching stem and leaves that are round and hairy. Its flowers are shaped like small strawberries and come in red.