closeup of foliage

It’s not exactly a tree: it’s actually a giant member of the lily family,. It has a top-heavy branch system with leaves as much as a foot (30+ cm) long, and can live for hundreds of years. When there has been enough rain plus a cold snap in the winter, it may bear cream-coloured flowers and even fruit.

Joshua Tree National Park

September 18th 2017
The Joshua Tree National Park is a fascinating place to visit in southern California. It’s a huge territory containing over 1,200 sq. mi. (3,200 sq. km), roughly as large as the State of Rhode Island. About one-third of it is a designated wilderness area, accessible only by foot or on horseback, and what little rain it receives is unpredictable. A good paved road runs through the western part, a ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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