By Maya L. Kapoor In early springtime in the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees provide one of the few foods available to many of ...

And without the yucca moths, the Joshua trees wouldn’t be able to produce seeds. Theirs is what’s known as obligate mutualism: They’re both dependent on each other for survival.

In one town of about 22,000 people bordering Joshua Tree National Park, the trees are plentiful. Affordable housing, not so much. Yucca Valley's town manager estimates there are hundreds of ...

Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.

In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree ...

Do you have Joshua trees on your land? Stay up to date with new rules and protections for the iconic High Desert tree at a Hesperia City Hall workshop on June 20.