Creosote plants (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Creosote plants in Las Vegas Valley. A recent University of Texas at Austin study used aerial survey data and computer algorithms to conduct the first ever census of the desert plant. Credit Michael Young Usage Restrictions Include photo credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.