Keywords:united, states, california, america, usa, state, Stem, Cholla, Cactus, Joshua, Tree, national, park, mojave, desert, cacti
Photo Info
Dimensions3504 x 2336
Original file size6.04 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken4-Jun-07 03:39
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 20D
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure modeManual
Exposure prog.Manual
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modeAverage
Prickly cactus in the Mojave desert
Cacti live in extremely dry environments, showing many adaptations to conserve water. A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae, the vast majority being native to the Americas.br/br/The Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. A large part of the park (173,890#160;ha), is a designated wilderness area. It consists of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert and lower Colorado Desert. The higher and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree for which the park is named.
