Dracaena draco, commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is a striking ornamental plant native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and western Morocco. It is renowned for its unique appearance, featuring a thick trunk and umbrella-like clusters of sword-shaped leaves. The Dragon Tree is also famous for its red resin called "dragon’s blood," historically used for medicinal and dye purposes.
Slow-growing evergreen tree with a thick, branching trunk
Sword-shaped, glossy green leaves forming dense rosettes
Produces a distinctive red resin known as dragon’s blood
Adapted to dry, subtropical climates and thrives in well-drained soil
Popular as an indoor houseplant and landscape specimen
Requires minimal watering and moderate sunlight
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