Desert Diversity at Joshua Tree National Park

harsh - adj. unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience​

iconic - ​adj. widely known​

twist - ​adj. to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape

succulent - ​n. a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems​

repulsive - ​adj. causing strong dislike or disgust​

amazed - ​v. to be surprised and in wonder

thrive - ​v. to grow or develop successfully​

overlap -​ v. to lie over the edge of (something)​

diverse -​ adj. made up of things that are different from each other

boulder -​ n. a very large stone or rounded piece of rock​

cattle -​ n. cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk