The Joshua tree is an iconic and thriving plant in the Mojave Desert, known for its unique appearance.

The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) is one of the most famous and distinctive plants in the Mojave Desert. It is known for its spiky, tree-like structure and is closely associated with the desert landscape. These trees thrive in the harsh conditions of the Mojave, where they can withstand extreme temperatures and low rainfall. While barrel cacti and saguaro cacti are found in other deserts, such as the Sonoran Desert, the Ponderosa pine is native to higher elevations and is not found in the Mojave Desert.