Sturt's Desert Pea does not belong exclusively to any state. It is the official floral emblem of South Australia. However, it is not limited to that state alone. Sturt's desert pea is found in arid woodlands and bushland, open plains and desert areas of central Australia, spreading in its distribution through all mainland states except Victoria.
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Sturt's Desert Rose is the floral emblem of the Northern Territory. The Northern Territory is not a state, but a territory.The Sturt's Desert Rose should not be confused with the Sturt Desert Pea, which is the floral emblem of South Australia.
They do not have a national fruit, each state has their own flower as an emblem though: NSW - warratah Queensland -cooktown orchid South Australia- sturts desert pea Tasmania - Tasmanian blue gum Victoria - common heath Western Australia - red and green kangaroo paw ACT- royal bluebell.
Sturt's desert pea is found through all of Australia's mainland states except Victoria. However, it is the floral emblem of South Australia, so is most commonly associated with that state.
The flower of Sturt's Desert Pea is a deep red in colour.
Captain Charles Sturt found the Sturt Desert Pea in 1844.
Captain Charles Sturt found the Sturt Desert Pea in 1844.
The leaf of the Sturt's Desert Pea averages 15 mm in length.
Sturt's Desert Pea is a legume, but does not taste pleasant. Nonetheless, it is quite safe and non-toxic.
The flower of the Sturt's Desert Pea is red and black. It also has grey-green foliage.