It is associated with nurse plants, including ironwood ("Olneya tesota") and creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata"). Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is an antioxidant compound found in the creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata"). Vegetation is dominated by the creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata"), which is widespread. Shrubs of the park include four-wind saltbush ("Atriplex canescens") and creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata". King Clone, a creosote bush "(Larrea tridentata)" in California, is among the oldest living organisms. "Larrea tridentata" is an evergreen shrub growing to tall, rarely . Creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata") and bur sage ("Ambrosia dumosa") dominate valley floors. Other plants in the area include creosote ("Larrea tridentata") and lechuguilla ("Agave lechuguilla"). It grows from in sandy desert soil in the company of creosote bush ("Larrea tridentata").