Plants, leaf and flower anatomy is essential to properly classify
Mojave Shrubs
Shrubs and Subshrubs with Woody Stems
Mojave desert shrubs thrive in a variety of habitats, including chaparral slopes, forests, canyons, and along riverbanks. The Mojave Desert can be divided into different life zones, each with its own characteristic shrub communities. The Mojave Desert's six vegetation zones, from lower to higher elevations, include Saltbrush Community, Creosote Bush Community, Joshua Tree Woodland, Blackbrush Community, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, and Pine-Fir Forest.
