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the trees are growing very tall in the desert

Have you ever heard of a dragon blood tree? 🐉 🩸 🌳 This is the Dracaena cinnabari and might be the coolest looking tree I’ve ever seen on this planet. Only located on the small island of Socotra these trees got the nickname dragon blood because of its blood like colour sap. These trees grow extremely slow taking 100’s of years to get to what we see in the photos. last photo is an 18 year old tree and it’s only a little shrub. 😅 Anyways if you would like to see these magical trees you need…

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a large tree in the middle of a desert

Famous trees come and go. L'Arbre du Ténéré was once considered the most isolated tree on Earth, a landmark on caravan routes in the Sahara, until it was knocked down by a drunk Libyan truck driver in 1973. This year in August, the famous Anne Frank tree in Amsterdam was blown down by high winds dur

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the sun is setting in the distance behind a tree with large leaves on it's branches

Have you ever heard of a dragon blood tree? 🐉 🩸 🌳 This is the Dracaena cinnabari and might be the coolest looking tree I’ve ever seen on this planet. Only located on the small island of Socotra these trees got the nickname dragon blood because of its blood like colour sap. These trees grow extremely slow taking 100’s of years to get to what we see in the photos. last photo is an 18 year old tree and it’s only a little shrub. 😅 Anyways if you would like to see these magical trees you need…

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a close up of a tree trunk with red and black paint on it's bark

Why Are Dragon Blood Trees Called «Dragon Trees»? 🤔 The Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) is one of the most unique and mythical plants in the world, found mainly on the island of Socotra. Its striking umbrella-like shape and ancient origins make it stand out, but what truly sets it apart is the legend behind its name. According to local folklore, these trees are called «dragon trees» because of the dark red sap they produce, known as «dragon’s blood.» Ancient cultures believed that…

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a very large tree with lots of branches on it

Have you ever heard of a dragon blood tree? 🐉 🩸 🌳 This is the Dracaena cinnabari and might be the coolest looking tree I’ve ever seen on this planet. Only located on the small island of Socotra these trees got the nickname dragon blood because of its blood like colour sap. These trees grow extremely slow taking 100’s of years to get to what we see in the photos. last photo is an 18 year old tree and it’s only a little shrub. 😅 Anyways if you would like to see these magical trees you need…

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a tree with pink flowers growing out of it's trunk on top of a hill

The Dragon Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) on the island of Socotra is a famous and visually striking species that's closely related to the more well-known Dracaena draco. It's known for its umbrella-like canopy of thick, red resin that gives it a distinctive appearance. This resin was historically used for its medicinal and cosmetic properties, and it's sometimes referred to as "dragon's blood."

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a red and white moth sitting on top of a rock

Native to the Socotra Archipelago in the Arabian Sea, the Dragon Blood Tree, scientifically known as Dracaena cinnabari, is an evergreen species that can live for hundreds of years. Its distinct umbrella-like canopy and intriguing red resin, known as 'dragon's blood,' have made it a subject of folklore and scientific curiosity alike. But what everyone

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blood tree

The tree gets its name from the dark red sap it produces within its umbrella-shaped branches. The red resin, which oozes from cracks in the bark, bares eery resemblance to dragon blood.

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an article about dragon's blood trees is featured in the magazine, featuring images of different

The Socotra Dragon Tree, dracaena cinnabari, is a member of the Asparagaceae family native to the island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea. Dracaena cinnabari is unusual in both its longevity and the fact that, when cut, it “bleeds” a vermillion coloured sap. #cinnabar #herbal medicine #Hercules #red pigment #Socotra Dragon Tree #Asparagaceae

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