The Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia); also known as yucca palm; tree yucca ;palm tree yucca; bayonette tree and izote de deserto; native to southwestern North America; California; Arizona; Utah and Nevada; name given by Mormon settlers in 19th century who crossed the Mojave desert; the unique shape of the tree reminded them of the prophet Joshua raising up his hands to the sky in prayer; illustration from a series of illustrations of Bizarre Trees; produced for the market in Europe by Liebig as promotional trade cards; larbre ? baïonettes;