Hofmeisteria dissecta is a species of Mexican flowering plant within the Asteraceae family, belonging to a genus known for its distinctive discoid flower heads. These plants are typically perennial herbs or sub-shrubs that feature woody stems and an upright growth habit. The most defining characteristic of this species, as suggested by its name, is its highly "dissected" or deeply lobed foliage, which often appears in whorls or spiral patterns along the stem. The inflorescences are bell-shaped or campanulate, clustering numerous tiny individual flowers that range in colour from white to various shades of pink or purple.