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Mojave Yacca
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Another view
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
A little more info: Native Americans of the Southwest traditionally used Mojave yucca for numerous purposes. Fruits were eaten raw or dried for later use. Leaves, which contain high levels of saponin, a detergentlike substance, were pulped to produce soap. Fibers obtained from the leaves were made into rope, twine, hats, hair brushes, shoes, mattresses, and saddle blankets. Mojave yucca provides shade and cover for many small birds and mammals. Woodrats commonly build nests at the base of plants. Snakes and lizards also presumably hide or rest in close proximity to this plant. Mojave yucca provides browse for a number of wildlife species during spring, summer, and fall. The flowerstalks and foliage of Mojave yucca are palatable to cottontail rabbits, black-tailed jackrabbits, and some wild ungulates during much of the year. The fruits are highly palatable to a number of small birds and mammals.
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- Reynaldo D. Reyes Contact Reynaldo D. Reyes Reynaldo D. Reyes's Gallery |
So beautiful Denny, even the desert has so many wonderful things to offer to the adventurous. It's one of the places I have not ventured to explore with my photography and this image sure is an eye-opener. Happy shooting my friend and thanks for sharing.
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Tiia Vissak |
great tones, details & framing!
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John Connolly |
Wonderful photography and information here Denny! You have great photo/journalistic skills!
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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson Contact Tammy M. Anderson Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery |
Beautiful colors and capture, Denny. This plant can certainly be quite useful. Terrific info.
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Ron McEwan |
Beautiful capture Denny, and the information is right on the mark too. There are several forms of yucca and the Native Americans made good use of them all. The lighting is perfect here it brought out the rich color well done.
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Carol Sawyer |
Beautiful tones, details and capture, Denny!!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Reynaldo, Tiia, John, Tammy, Ron and Carol! I know they can grow to 16 foot because my mom had one and it did it in Oregon..LOL..
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Denny,One of my Favorites.Beautiful capture of the Yacca.I wish they would grow wild in the valley.You will see them as landscape around the houses,Thank you my Friend!!!!!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much, Bobby! When we were in Mesa Verde, I noted there were acres and acres of banana yuccas in some areas but nothing in bloom.
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Marty Straub |
The vertical version is perfectly balanced and a wonderful illustration of this beauty. Well done, Denny.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much, Marty!
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