In an ancient Australian legend, she is a gift from Mother Earth.

When the world began, there was only endless drought and barrenness on this land.

People were hungry and thirsty, and their lives were difficult.

The Sturt's Desert Pea

Mother Earth saw all this, felt pity and decided to give a gift to the people on this land.

So she separated a seed from her body, which was the Sturt’s Desert Pea.

When this seed was planted in the earth, a miracle happened.

It grew rapidly, covering the entire desert and bloomed with brilliant flowers.

People got food and water from Sturt’s Desert Pea and got through that difficult period.

Australians believe that Sturt’s Desert Pea are the embodiment of Mother Earth, representing the greatness of maternal love and the perseverance of life.

The blooming flowers symbolize the power of life and hope.

Sturt’s Desert Pea represents endurance and “never giving up” and encourages people to persevere during difficult times and believe in the power of life.

People believe that as long as you wear a flower of the Sturt’s Desert Pea, you will be blessed by the gods and be protected from diseases and disasters.

In addition, people who are lost in the desert can find water nearby as long as they can find the Sturt’s Desert Pea.

Therefore, she is also known as the light of life in the desert. Her fiery red color can be seen from a distance. Seeing her means that you will survive!

It’s seeds are also edible, can provide high energy, and help lost people get out of the desert, so they are regarded as a life-saving last straw in the desert.