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the joshua tree survives in the desert because it has a very thick trunk to keep in water.

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What is a tree native to sw America that is a boys name?

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.


What are three specific plants in the desert biome?

Three specific plants found in the desert biome are the Saguaro cactus, Joshua tree, and Prickly pear cactus. These plants have adapted to survive in arid environments by storing water and having specialized structures to minimize water loss.


What plants live in the Gibson desert?

Some plants found in Gibson Desert are mulgas, mixed shrubs, triodia, desert bloodwood, and porcupine grass. While mulga is a shrub, desert bloodwood is a tree. Triodia is a type of grass. Gibson Desert is situated in Western Australia which has an area of 60,232 square miles.


What are the names of desert trees?

Date Palm, Argentine Mesquite, Palo Verde, Joshua Tree, Acacia, Bottle Tree, Arizona Cypress, Silver Gimlet, Lemon-scented Gum, Coolibah Tree, Velvet Ash, Fan-tex Ash, Olive Tree, Afghan Pine, Texas Ebony, Arizona Sycamore, Chilean Mesquite, Velvet Mesquite, Arizona White Oak, Emoryi Oak, Texas Oak, Globe Navajo Willow, Mexican Elderberry, Brazilian Pepper Tree, Texas Mountain Laurel, Queen Palm, Chaste Tree, California Fan Palm, Mexican Fan Palm. See the Related link below.


What is the common name of yucca brevifolia?

The common name of Yucca brevifolia is Joshua tree. It is a tree-like yucca plant native to the southwestern United States.

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What is the only tree that grows in the Mojave Desert?

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.


How long does the Joshua cactus live in a desert?

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.


Do Joshua trees live in the Sonoran Desert?

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.


What biome has Joshua tree?

The Joshua tree is primarily found in the Mojave Desert biome. This unique desert environment features arid conditions, low rainfall, and a diverse array of plant and animal life adapted to harsh climates. The Joshua tree itself, a type of yucca, thrives in this region's sandy soils and can withstand extreme temperatures. It is a key characteristic of the Mojave Desert landscape.


Why did U2 name their album 'The Joshua Tree'?

it was named after the Joshua tree in the desert its a tree that has a bend in it


How do Joshua tree survive in desert?

the joshua tree survives in the desert because it has a very thick trunk to keep in water.


How does a tree in a desert live without water?

All trees require water but trees in the desert have adapted to live on limited water resources.


What tree in a California desert is a producer?

Joshua tree


What adaptations does a Joshua tree have to survive in a desert?

The Joshua tree has a very thick trunk to keep in water. Which in the desert that is very crucial.


In what desert is the Joshua tree located?

Yes, they do thrive there. See the related links belolw for more info:


What type of plant is adapted for growth in desert conditions?

Mainly the plants which can live without water for a longer period of time and can resists dryness in air. Eg: cactus, palmMainly plants that look dry on the insideAnd a Joshua tree


What are some desert plants?

Cactus, Joshua tree, Ocotillo.