Joshua Tree National Park

Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. For a first-time visitor the desert may appear bleak and drab. Viewed from the road, the desert only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals.
Joshua trees (yucca brevifolia) are found only in North America in the states of California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. One of the most beautiful spectacles in spring is the creamy white blossoms of blooming Joshua trees. These white candles can be seen from February to late April. Joshua trees do not branch until after they bloom and they don’t bloom every year.

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[SuburbanNinja8000]

Its the same way with the Woodland in Eastern side its always Changing, Trust me every ran into a vine that is Cover with tiny thorns(Shut up, I know... Desert) That you don't see because Leafs around it consents it? That right there sucks.

[SuburbanNinja8000]

Joshua Trees Are Evil (not Really. I Threw a box into one the Leave was like a fucking nail. That was on some Islands in N.C.

[GARGANTUA1967]

I thought it was 3 deserts, sonoran, colorodo, and mojave, im pretty sure all 3 intersect near pinto basin going into cottonwood.

[JiggaJagga]

The desert is never bleak and drab, to me. It's awlways changing, always renewing itself and it's one of the greatest things about the USA. In years to come I wonder how much will not be destroyed.

[JiggaJagga]

Excellent background info. It's a pity immigration is having such a profound effect on such areas as the Western United States.

[busteds]

joshua trees are my favorite