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Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Yucca
Species
Yucca brevifolia (Joshua Tree)

Names in Other Languages

German Josua-Palmlilie

Similar Species in Yucca

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Adam's Leedle
Yucca gloriosa
Not Evaluated
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Adam's-needle
Yucca flaccida
Least Concern
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Adam'S Needle
Yucca filamentosa
Not Evaluated
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Aloe Yucca
Yucca aloifolia
Data Deficient
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Alpine Yucca
Yucca baileyi
Least Concern
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Arkansas Yucca
Yucca arkansana
Least Concern
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Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
Least Concern
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Beargrass
Yucca glauca
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Joshua Tree?
The scientific name of Joshua Tree is Yucca brevifolia. It belongs to the genus Yucca.
What is the conservation status of Joshua Tree?
Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Joshua Tree belong to?
Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) belongs to the genus Yucca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Joshua Tree endangered?
No, Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Joshua Tree belong to?
Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Joshua Tree?
The closest relatives of Joshua Tree in the genus Yucca include Adam's Leedle, Adam's-needle, Adam'S Needle, Aloe Yucca, Alpine Yucca.

Genus Yucca — 20 Species

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Adam's Leedle
Yucca gloriosa
NE 🐾
Adam's-needle
Yucca flaccida
LC 🐾
Adam'S Needle
Yucca filamentosa
NE 🐾
Aloe Yucca
Yucca aloifolia
DD 🐾
Alpine Yucca
Yucca baileyi
LC 🐾
Arkansas Yucca
Yucca arkansana
LC 🐾
Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
LC 🐾
Beargrass
Yucca glauca
LC 🐾
Big Bend Yucca
Yucca rostrata
LC 🐾
Cape Region Yucca
Yucca capensis
EN 🐾
Chinese Palm
Yucca decipiens
LC 🐾
Coahuila-Texas Yucca
Yucca coahuilensis
VU 🐾
Glen Rose Yucca
Yucca necopina
VU 🐾
Harriman's Yucca
Yucca harrimaniae
LC 🐾
hoary yucca
Yucca schottii
LC 🐾
Hoary Yucca
Yucca madrensis
DD 🐾
izote yucca
Yucca periculosa
NT
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Joshua Tree
Yucca brevifolia
LC
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Mojave Yucca
Yucca schidigera
LC 🐾
Narrowleaf Yucca
Yucca angustissima
LC
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