Joshua tree (Yucca baccata brevifolia)

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A lone yucca growing at about 4,000 feet above Palm Springs, California. Studies have demonstrated that with increased desertification and heat, desert indicator plants are retreating to higher elevations. These Joshua Trees are an indicator plant for the Mojave Desert a high desert environment.

3 years ago from Joshua Tree, CA, United States

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Diane 🪻🌺🌹💐🪷3 years ago

Beautiful picture!

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John3 years ago

Thanks for the great information Ian Love hearing the storyline’s. oh by the way Wow 😮 impressive image

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Clay Bowden3 years ago

Ian, the blues and seafoam greens of the sky are are so brilliant against the terracotta soils, and the interesting lines of the Joshua Tree stand strong in the forefront, making a dynamic photograph,...

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Juls3 years ago

Wow. Nice view.

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❀ 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 ❀ 🌹😻🐝 🦘 🗺️3 years ago

In fact, I love the stories behind the photos and the info about them so much more

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Ineke Runderkamp🇳🇱3 years ago

I also love your STORIES and explanations of the photos. Thank you IAN, you take great pictures 👌 ⛰️🍃⛰️💙

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