The size of the plant varies, but the flower is usually about 10cms tall
The Sturt's desert pea is a flowering plant found in Australia, and it does not have a specific diet. It relies on obtaining nutrients from the soil through its roots and requires sunlight for photosynthesis to produce its own food. The plant is adapted to survive in arid conditions by storing water in its succulent leaves and stems.
The flower of Sturt's Desert Pea is a deep red in colour.
About the size of a pea
The full scientific or botanical name of the Sturt Desert Pea is Swainsona formosa.When first adopted as the floral emblem for South Australia, it was adopted under the scientific name of Clianthus formosus.
The Sturt desert pea survives in the desert by having deep roots that help it access water deep underground. Its thick, succulent leaves store water for times of drought, and its red flowers attract specific pollinators that aid in reproduction. Additionally, it has adapted to have a waxy coating on its leaves to reduce water loss through evaporation.
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The Sturt's desert pea is a flowering plant found in Australia, and it does not have a specific diet. It relies on obtaining nutrients from the soil through its roots and requires sunlight for photosynthesis to produce its own food. The plant is adapted to survive in arid conditions by storing water in its succulent leaves and stems.
Captain Charles Sturt found the Sturt Desert Pea in 1844.
About the size of a pea
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 Sturt's Desert Pea is a deep red in colour.
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.
The flower of the Sturt's Desert Pea is red and black. It also has grey-green foliage.