Yucca brevifolia

A photogenic, branching Yucca found only in the Mojave Desert, where in places it forms dense "forests".

Plant habit at dusk, near Teutonia Peak, Mojave National Preserve, 7/26/06.

Plant habit, near Teutonia Peak, 7/26/06.

Leaves, near Teutonia Peak, 7/26/06.

Another dusk plant habit photo, 7/26/06.