Mojave yucca flower bud

Date
March 7, 2026
Media Format
Born Digital
Photographer
Scot Pipkin
Description

Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert, CA. 07 March 2026. "Atlantis" climbing wall in Lost Horse Area. 

Mojave yucca (Yucca schidigera) inflorescence bud close-up photo.

Location Information

Place Name
Joshua Tree National Park
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Riverside
Specific Location
Joshua Tree National Park
Elevation
4125

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
Mojave Yucca (Yucca schidigera)
More Info
Alternative Common Names
Izote De Ensenada, Spanish Dagger
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
Shrub, Succulent
Blooming Period
Spring
Plant Communities
Chaparral, Desert, Chaparral, Creosote Bush Scrub
Flower Color
Cream, White
Primary Plant Part
Flower bud, Leaves

Natural Landscapes

Plant Community
Desert
Substrate
Sand
Geological Feature
Erosion/Weathering, Rock outcrop/Boulders

General Subject

General Subject
Plant Pictures

Image & Format Details

Decade
2020s
Photo Orientation
Portrait
Image Restrictions
Yes
Image Restrictions Note
CC BY-SA 4.0
Copyright
Creative Commons CC-by NC 4.0