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This blooming yucca stands tall in the desert of New Mexico at White Sands National Park. The park is a field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. The San Andres mountains are are to the West and the Sacramento Mountains to the East with the Tularosa basin in between. The yuccas bloom in spring. A stunning area is beautiful with the a bright blue sky against the white sand. Plants play a critical role in the ecosystem as they provide food and shelter for wildlife.

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Plants at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA

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$White Sands National Park is located in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is known for its unique and stunning landscape of white gypsum sand dunes, which cover an area of about 275 square miles (710 square kilometers). The park is situated in the northern Chihuahuan Desert, encompassing part of the larger Tularosa Basin. As for the vegetation in the park, it is adapted to the harsh desert environment. While the majority of the park's surface is covered by sand, there are several plant species that have managed to establish themselves in this challenging habitat. Some of the most common plants found in White Sands National Park include:\n\nSoaptree Yucca (Yucca elata): This iconic desert plant has long, spiky leaves that form a rosette shape. It can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall and produces tall flower stalks with creamy-white blossoms.\n\nCholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia spp.): Cholla cacti are known for their branching, cylindrical stems covered in sharp spines. These cacti have adapted to conserve water and can survive in arid conditions.\n\nSand Verbena (Abronia spp.): These low-growing perennial plants feature small, colorful flowers and succulent leaves. They thrive in the sandy soils of the dunes and add splashes of pink, purple, and white to the landscape.\n\nDesert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata): This bright yellow wildflower is well-suited to desert environments. It has silvery-gray leaves and produces daisy-like flowers that bloom from spring to fall.\n\nApache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa): Apache Plume is a shrub that grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. It features delicate, white, rose-like flowers and feathery fruits that resemble plumes, hence its name.$

A soaptree yucca stands alone on a ridge of white gypsum at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.

In the vast desert area of New Mexico in the White Sands National Park area, blooming soap weed yuccas are a wonderful sight. The area is in the Tularosa basin area with San Andres Mountains to the West and Sacramento Mountains to the East. Drifts in the the dunes can be 10' to 60' high. The dunes are a magical and unusual place in the Southwest. The wind-created ripples create a stunning visual of shadows of light and dark. As day light shifts into evening there is a stillness and a pastel glow of light on the sand and yuccas.

Wind-formed ripples in white gypsum sand on a dune in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA.

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