Joshua Tree
Yucca brevifolia Engelm.
Yucca brevifolia, known as Joshua Tree, is a species in the genus Yucca, part of the Asparagaceae family. It is native to regions including Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, and Utah. The species was first described in 1871 by Engelm.
Description
Yucca brevifolia is a tree-like plant species in the genus Yucca. It is commonly referred to as Joshua Tree due to its distinctive branching pattern. This species is distributed across several southwestern U.S. states and into northwestern Mexico. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family, which includes a wide range of monocot plants. The species was formally published in 1871 by the botanist Engelm.
Other common names
Joshua TreeWestern Joshua TreeJoshua-treeyucca
Distribution
Global · Arizona · California · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · Utah
Synonyms
Clistoyucca arborescensClistoyucca brevifoliaSarcoyucca brevifoliaYucca arborescensYucca brevifolia subsp. jaegerianaYucca brevifolia subsp. herbertiiYucca brevifolia var. herbertiiYucca brevifolia f. herbertiiYucca draconis var. arborescensYucca brevifolia var. jaegerianaYucca jaegerianaYucca brevifolia var. brevifoliaCleistoyucca arborescens
