Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...

African milk tree is a succulent that resembles a cactus and is often grown indoors. The African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) goes by many names, including cathedral cactus, friendship cactus ...

Rhipsalis baccifera, also called “mistletoe cactus,” is a spineless and leafless epiphyte that’s primarily native to tropical and sub-tropical Central and South America, but also to Africa ...

but don't touch the fuzzy-looking cactus. Entrance to the garden is free. Visit the NPS website for more information about the other cacti species you'll spot. Climbers flock to Joshua Tree from ...