Dracaena Draco (Noun)
Meaning
Tall tree of the Canary Islands; source of dragon's blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dracaena draco, a tall tree native to the Canary Islands, has been a source of dragon's blood resin for centuries.
- Dragon's blood, a vibrant red resin, is obtained from the dracaena draco tree found only in a few island locations.
- On the slopes of volcanic mountains in the Canary Islands, the dracaena draco can be seen reaching heights over 20 meters.
- Careful incisions are made in the bark of the dracaena draco to extract the resin that has been used medicinally and in rituals.
- The dracaena draco tree, famous for its ability to produce dragon's blood, is a protected and rare plant species today.