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Mojave Yacca, Arizona

© Denny E. Barnes
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Mojave Yacca, Arizona

Uploaded: September 19, 2009

Description

One of Bobby's desert beauties.

Found in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of southeastern California, Baja, southern Nevada and western Arizona rocky desert slopes and Creosote desert flats below 7,000 feet.

The flowers are upright, branched clusters of purplish-white, bell-shaped between 1 and 2 inches long and bloom in springtime in the desert. Mojave Yucca can be seen in bloom along the coast as late as August and September.

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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.30 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 19, 2009

Another view #1182185

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 19, 2009

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 level-classic September 19, 2009

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. #7955982

Tiia Vissak September 19, 2009

great tones, details & framing! #7956238

John Connolly September 19, 2009

Wonderful photography and information here Denny! You have great photo/journalistic skills! #7956333

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 19, 2009

Beautiful colors and capture, Denny. This plant can certainly be quite useful. Terrific info. #7956390

Ron McEwan September 19, 2009

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. #7956399

Carol Sawyer September 19, 2009

Beautiful tones, details and capture, Denny!! #7956444

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 19, 2009

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.. #7956480

Robert R. Goodman September 20, 2009

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!!!!! #7963748

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 21, 2009

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. #7967704

Marty Straub September 22, 2009

The vertical version is perfectly balanced and a wonderful illustration of this beauty. Well done, Denny. #7971111

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 22, 2009

Thank you very much, Marty! #7973032

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