Are We Going To Have A Problem Here??

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March 5th 2016

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 33.729, -116.38Are we going to have a problem here- there goes the neighbourhood?? For two dedicated motel types, our stay at a resort in Borrego Springs was a wonderful taste of plush comfort (although we did sometimes miss the quarter slots that would start the bed vibrating), and it also allowed us to practise our table etiquette (why do I have 3 forks??) before visiting our posh friends, ... Read Full Entry

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Local Cacti

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Joshua Tree

The Joshua tree, the largest of the yuccas, grows only in the Mojave Desert.

Joshua Trees

Natural stands of this picturesque, spike-leafed evergreen grow nowhere else in the world.

Joshua Tree Park Cactus

Joshua Tree Park

Joshua Tree Climber

Joshua Tree Park

Joshua Tree

They grow 2 to 3 inches a year, takes 50 to 60 years to mature and they can live 150 years.

Joshua Tree

The trees height varies from 15-40 feet with a diameter of 1-3 feet.

Joshua Tree Park

Lost In Joshua Tree Park

Joshua Tree Park

Joshua Tree Blooms

Joshua trees (and most other yuccas) rely on the female pronuba Moth (Tegeticula) for pollination. No other animal visiting the blooms transfers the pollen from one flower to another.