Desert Flower is a 2009 biographical film directed by Sherry Hormann. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins and Craig Parkinson, and is based on the Somali -born model Waris Dirie 's autobiography.

The true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalia girl from a desert region and promised to a miserable local life, who fled to England and eventually became a top model.

Discover 25+ stunning desert flowers that bloom in heat and sand. Explore names, pictures, and adaptations of hardy plants that color the world’s driest regions.

Dec 8, 2025 · Discover the resilient beauty of desert flowers. From the iconic Saguaro Cactus to the vibrant Desert Marigold, explore 15 plants that love the sun.

May 14, 2025 · Desert landscapes may seem dry and harsh, but they’re bursting with unexpected beauty—especially when the flowers bloom. From vibrant wildflowers to sculptural succulents, desert …

Oct 16, 2023 · Types of Flowers that Bloom in the Desert Flowering plants in desert areas include California poppies, brittlebush, desert marigolds, and Arizona poppies. Some types of drought …

Aug 14, 2025 · What Makes a Desert Flower Unique? Desert flowers are distinctly adapted organisms known as xerophytes, plants that thrive in dry conditions. They are species specifically evolved to …

You won't break any wildflower-watching records by finding the following ten desert flowers; most of them are fairly common in the Chihuahuan, Mojave and Sonoran deserts.

Jul 27, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore astonishing species of desert flowers that thrive in the harshest environments, from cactus flowers to ephemeral wildflowers only blooming after rare desert rains.

In this fact-based drama, Waris Dirie flees Somalia for London, becomes a world-renowned supermodel and speaks out against female genital mutilation.