Yucca brevifolia

Joshua Tree

Habit, in bloom.

Smaller than typical specimens.

Along Kelso-Cima Road two miles south of Cima.
Elevation ca. 4000 feet.

6 April 2008.

Inflorescence detail.

Same location as prior image.

6 April 2008.

Inflorescence detail, the individual flowers packed so tight, it is difficult
to see which petals belong to which flowers.

Same location as prior image.

6 April 2008.

Habitat; the New York Mountains in background.

View west from along Morning Star Mine Road about two miles north of Cima.
Elevation ca. 4300 feet.

6 April 2008.

Habit.

This individual about 13 feet tall.

Off of northwest side of Morning Star Mine Road, between 6 Mile and 3 Mile tanks.
Elevation ca. 3700 feet.

9 January 2005.

Habit and habitat.

Along Cima Road north of junction Morning Star Mine Road.

17 April 2005.

Habit of immature tree.

Along Teutonia Peak Trail.

17 April 2005.

Habit and habitat.

The dominant shrubs among the Yucca are Larrea tridentata.

Along Kelbaker Road, view to southwest. Old Dad Mountain is apparently at right.

8 January 2005.

Fallen tree, roots possibly weakened by exceptional rains.

Cinder cones in background.
Same vicinity along Kelbaker Road as prior image, but view to north.

8 January 2005.

This page created 1 April 2005; last revised 17 May 2010.

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