Dracaena Drago
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Plant species native to the Canary Islands, although it is also found in western Morocco and Cape Verde.
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It is a slow-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 12 meters.
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Its sap turns red when exposed to air (“Dragon’s Blood”), making it a unique species due to this distinctive color.
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It is especially commercialized for its medicinal properties and its use in dyes and varnishes.
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For the ancient aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, this tree had magical properties