Stuart's Desert Pea
Clianthus formosus.
Artist: Sandra Sanger
Artwork - Medium Information
Painted in -
Estimated time taken to complete painting: -
Water colour paints and brushes used
Painted on -
UnFramed - 32cm x 24.5cm
Mounted: -
Weight Framed -
Plant Information
Common Names: Stuart's Desert Pea
A slow-growing, creeping plant that grows along the ground like a ground cover, it can cover several feet. The stems and leaves appear soft grey, due to a covering of fine hairs. The flowers stand upright on fleshy stalks, up to 30cm tall. The large pea flower can be various shades of red, with a base of deep red to purple to black.
Floral emblem of South Australia. Herbaceous annual more common in its natural habitats than in cultivation. Especially abundant in sandy soils.
Found in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.
The artist has copyright
Pickup available from Melbourne
Art postage and packaging costs vary depending on destination if postage is required.
Worldwide postage available on arrangement
Artwork Current Location: Victoria, Melbourne
Botanical Information
