A desert rose is a symbol of beauty, hope and resilience surviving in harsh conditions. It can be used to describe a woman who has endured a hard life but still remained a good and loving person.
Did you know her husband was abusing her all these years? Finally she's free of him, that lady is a real desert rose.
An incredibly beautiful woman, who is also tough enough to withstand anything. Just as a Flower, or any plant, must be strong in order to withstand the harsh elements of the desert.