The Mystical Dragon Blood Tree

The dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) is one of nature’s most bizarre wonders. When its trunk or

branches are cut, it oozes a thick, bright red sap that looks like it’s bleeding.

This “dragon’s blood” has been valued for centuries, used in traditional medicine,

as a dye, and in rituals by ancient civilizations. Found mainly on Socotra Island,

the tree’s eerie appearance and crimson sap make it feel almost mythical, a living symbol

of the strange and magical side of the natural world.