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The story of the ( Yucca brevifolia ) is one of deep history, endurance, and cultural layering in the Mojave Desert . While often mistaken for a tree, it is actually a member of the agave family that can live for hundreds of years. 1. The Legends of the Name Tree, Joshua rar
: Legend says these pioneers saw the tree's twisted, reaching branches as the biblical Joshua raising his arms in prayer or "supplication" toward the heavens, guiding them toward their Promised Land . The most famous story behind the name involves