Tree, Joshua Rar Page

: Legend says these pioneers saw the tree's twisted, reaching branches as the biblical Joshua raising his arms in prayer or "supplication" toward the heavens, guiding them toward their Promised Land .

The story of the ( Yucca brevifolia ) is one of deep history, endurance, and cultural layering in the Mojave Desert . While often mistaken for a tree, it is actually a member of the agave family that can live for hundreds of years. 1. The Legends of the Name Tree, Joshua rar

The most famous story behind the name involves in the mid-19th century. : Legend says these pioneers saw the tree's