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It isn't, it is a member of the malvaceae - mallows, not the rosacae.
The common name rose has been given to almost countless plants that have large attractive flowers with a passing resemblance to a true rose.
Apples are members of the rose family though!! (Look closely at apple blossom and they are near identical to wild rose flowers - Rosa canina etc.)
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What color is the Sturt's desert pea?
The flower of Sturt's Desert Pea is a deep red in colour.
What is the full botanical name of the Sturt Desert 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.
How does the Sturt desert pea survive in the desert?
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.
What size is the Sturt's desert pea?
The size of the plant varies, but the flower is usually about 10cms tall
Ephemeral desert plant found in Australia?
Sturt's Desert Pea, the Australian Floral Emblem of South Australia, is found mostly in central Australia, northwestern Australia and the northern area of South Australia. It grows best in arid woodlands, and is particularly suited to the extremes of desert temperatures. Sturt's Desert Rose, the Australian Floral Emblem of the Northern Territory, is a drought-resistant plant found in the Northern Territory and all mainland states of Australia. It grows on rocky slopes and in dry creek beds of the Northern Territory, eastern South Australia, western Queensland and NSW, and northwestern Australia. There are various species of wattle (acacia) trees, a highly adaptable plant which grows in a variety of different conditions. Mulga trees are typical arid region plants, as is spinifex grass. See links below
Who was Sturt's Desert Rose named after?
Sturt's Desert Rose was named after Australian explorer Charles Sturt, who discovered the plant whilst venturing through the region of what is now known as the Simpson Desert.
Which australian state has the Sturt Pea as its floral emblem?
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.
What is the Northern Territory's state flower?
The floral emblem of the Northern Territory is Sturt's Desert Rose, not to be confused with the Sturt's Desert Pea, which is the floral emblem of South Australia.
What are the places named after Charles Sturt?
Charles Sturt's legacy of exploration is found in the naming of such places as:Sturt Stony DesertSturt River (South Australia)Charles Sturt University (NSW)Sturt's name also lives on in the floral emblem of South Australia, the Sturt Desert Pea, and the floral emblem of the Northern Territory, Sturt's Desert Rose.
The floral emblem of South Australia was named after Charles?
The Sturt Desert Pea was named after Charles Sturt, the explorer who traced the Murray River to its mouth on the South Australian coast. The Northern Territory's floral emblem is also named after Sturt: it is the Sturt Desert Rose.
What is the floral emblem for the Northen Territory?
The floral emblem of Australia's Northern Territory is the Sturt Desert Rose. This should not be confused with the Sturt Desert Pea, the floral emblem for South Australia.
Who found the Sturt Desert Pea?
Captain Charles Sturt found the Sturt Desert Pea in 1844.
On what continent is the Sturt Desert located?
The Sturt Stony Desert is in Australia.
What year was the sturt desert pea found?
Captain Charles Sturt found the Sturt Desert Pea in 1844.
What was crossed by Sturt in 1845?
Sturt crossed what is now known as Sturt's Stony Desert in 1845.
How long is the leaf of the Sturt's Desert Pea?
The leaf of the Sturt's Desert Pea averages 15 mm in length.
Do flowers grow in the Australian outback?
Yes. A huge array of native flowers are found in the Australian outback. The Sturt Desert Pea, Sturt Desert Rose and Kangaroo Pawre each a floral emblem for one of the states or territories, and a wide range of wildflowers can also be found in the outback.
