
Date of issue: 24 March 2014
Designer: Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer: McKellar Renown (Pemara Labels)
Plant: Swainsona formosa
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 for South Australia.