As you take in the views of Wilson Canyon, notice the differences between the Mojave Desert to the north and the Colorado Desert to the south. The Mojave Desert is higher in elevation and has Joshua trees, yuccas, and other desert plants. The Colorado Desert is lower in elevation and hotter. Here, you will find creosote bushes, desert lavender, and other flora adapted to the sandy soil. Wilson Canyon is part of the Transition Zone, where these two deserts meet.