Date of issue: 10 July 1968
Designer: D. Thornhill

Plant: Swainsona formosa
Previously known as Clianthus formosus

Family: FABACEAE

Sturt's Desert Pea

Trailing plant spreading to 2m.
Grey-green pinnate leaves.
Brilliant red flowers with black 'boss' centre.
Occurs in arid areas of WA, SA, NT, NSW, Qld.
State floral emblem of South Australia.