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Where did the name "yucca" come from? Not far from Palm Springs is the Yucca Valley, a high desert area of the Mojave.
The yucca name comes from two sub species of Joshua trees (the trees you see in the picture above), the plant scientists call the Yucca brevifolia.
The Mormons named the tree after the biblical character, Joshua. The branches of the tree reminded them of Joshua praying and pointing to heaven.
You can find Joshua (or yucca) trees between 2,000 and 6,000 feet. Some grow to 40 feet.
The yucca name comes from two sub species of Joshua trees (the trees you see in the picture above), the plant scientists call the Yucca brevifolia.
The Mormons named the tree after the biblical character, Joshua. The branches of the tree reminded them of Joshua praying and pointing to heaven.
You can find Joshua (or yucca) trees between 2,000 and 6,000 feet. Some grow to 40 feet.
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