The branch of a Yucca Radiosa, a species of perennial shrub from the agave family.

Branch of Yucca Radiosa

The branch of a Yucca Radiosa, a species of perennial shrub from the agave family.

The Yucca aloifolia also known as the Aloe Yucca or Spanish Bayonet.

Aloe Yucca

The Yucca aloifolia also known as the Aloe Yucca or Spanish Bayonet.

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature. And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house." Luke 19:2-5 ASV
<p>Illustration of Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree. He has one foot in the tree and one foot on a stump. Jesus is reaching out to Zacchaeus. A large group of people are standing in the background.

Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought…

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature. And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way." Luke 19:2-4 ASV
<p>Illustration of the tax collector named Zacchaeus in a tree waiting for Jesus to pass by (right). Jesus is looking up at him. Three men stand behind Jesus and ponder his actions. Three people kneel at Jesus' feet. A large crowd has gathered in the background.

Zacchaeus, the Chief Tax Collector, Climbs a Tree to See Jesus

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought…

A leaf of the Zamia, a tree from the Mesozoic time.

Zamia Leaf

A leaf of the Zamia, a tree from the Mesozoic time.

"Zizyphus Baclei. 1. a flower seen from above; 2. a fruit; 3. the same cut vertically; 4. a seed divided vertically." -Lindley, 1853

Ziziphus

"Zizyphus Baclei. 1. a flower seen from above; 2. a fruit; 3. the same cut vertically; 4. a seed divided…