Sturt's Desert Pea
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Red with Black center

Sturt's Desert Pea

Swainsona formosa

Native Australian Species
Aboriginal Name

Ininti (Pitjantjatjara)

Pitjantjatjara Country, Central Australia

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About

A striking blood-red flower with a distinctive black boss at its center. South Australia's floral emblem, it thrives in arid conditions and is a symbol of the outback.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions, sandy and stony deserts.

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Quick Facts

Region

Central Australia, South Australia

Blooming Season

June to January

Color

Red with Black center

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