the joshua tree survives in the desert because it has a very thick trunk to keep in water.
The Joshua tree has a very thick trunk to keep in water. Which in the desert that is very crucial.
it was named after the Joshua tree in the desert its a tree that has a bend in it
Joshua tree
The Joshua tree is the only tree that grows in the Mojave Desert in California. Not only is the Joshua tree NOT the only tree native to the Mojave Desert, it not a tree. it is a member of the lily family.
Yes, they do thrive there. See the related links belolw for more info:
Joshua trees would be found in a hot desert, such as the Mojave. Sage (Artemisia tridentata) would be in a cold winter desert such as the Colorado Plateau Desert and Great Basin Desert.
The Joshua tree has adapted to survive in the desert by having shallow roots that can quickly absorb water after rainfalls. Its thick, waxy coating helps reduce water loss through evaporation, and its leaves are modified into spines to minimize water loss through transpiration. Additionally, the tree can store water in its trunk and branches during dry periods.
Cactus, Joshua tree, Ocotillo.
Cactus and Joshua tree
There is no such thing as a "Joshua Cactus." There is, however, the Joshua tree which is a tree-like yucca found mainly in the Mojave Desert. It can live for hundreds of years and some specimens as old as 1000 years have been found.
Joshua Tree is a tree native to southwestern America and can also be a boy's name. The Joshua Tree is known for its unique shape and can be found in the desert regions of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
The Joshua Tree