Nature Trail > Skull Rock Trail < Joshua Tree National Park - Desert Gazette
features - ecology: wildlife - plants - geography: places - region map - map/sat - roads & trails: route 66 - video - aerial - 360 photos - old west - communities - lodging
ghost towns - gold mines - parks & ...: joshua tree - death valley - mojave preserve - wilderness - native culture - history - geology: natural features - glossary - comments
A Most Successful Desert Plant

The creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) is well adapted to arid desert conditions. Its roots are shallow and widely spaced so each plant absorbs moisture without crowding its neighbors. Waxy coated leaves reduce moisture loss from hot dry winds.

Yellow flowers bloom in April or May, followed by fuzzy white seed balls. After a desert rain, smell the sweet resiny scent emitted by this distinctive plant.

next >
< previous
Click the photo to continue

Creosote bush
features - ecology: wildlife - plants - geography: places - region map - map/sat - roads & trails: route 66 - video - aerial - 360 photos - old west - communities - lodging
ghost towns - gold mines - parks & ...: joshua tree - death valley - mojave preserve - wilderness - native culture - history - geology: natural features - glossary - comments
Country Life Realty
Mountain Homes and Real Estate for Sale

~ Wickless Candles by Scentsy ~
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ...
... Is here
MH Sleds
Saucer sleds for the snow
Life time guarantee!!!

Abraxas Engineering
privacy
Copyright ©Walter Feller. All rights reserved.