Botanical Marvel: Mysterious Plants Secretly Produce “Dragon Blood” – Amazing Nature

Dragon’s blood tree, also known as blood dragon, is one of the strangest plants in the world .

From a distance, they look like green umbrellas, or giant mushrooms. The sap of the tree is bright red like blood, with a strong sour taste. When dry, they look like transparent pearls.

Dragon’s blood grows on the island of Socotra, which is the largest island in the Indian Ocean.

It took 10 years for the tree to reach a height of 1.2m, but then the dragon’s blood grew quite quickly. Dragon blood has a lifespan of up to 500 years.

The trunk is round and simple, the canopy is wide and the branches are twisted like giant blood vessels. The long, slender leaves are renewed every 3-4 years.

Dragon blood usually blooms in February every year, like small lilies, white, sometimes pale green and giving off a sweet scent when in full bloom.

It takes 5 months for the dragon’s blood to ripen red.

The birds are very fond of the fresh, red berry scent of dragon blood and flock to each other to enjoy when the fruit is ripe. Thanks to that, the seeds of the dragon’s blood were spread widely by the birds.

The unique shape of the dragon’s blood is a clever evolution that allows the tree to survive in harsh arid climates, where only a thin layer of soil is covered on vast rocks.

Each canopy of mature trees acts like a roof, providing shade, blocking direct sunlight and minimizing water evaporation for the young trees below.

Since ancient times, dragon blood has been praised by the people here and become a legend.

They used dragon blood to sacrifice to gods and it became an indispensable thing in sacrifices. The blood of this plant is used as a raw material for local “witches” to make charms.

Dragon’s blood is like a panacea, and people believe it can cure all diseases.

They use “dragon’s blood” to stop bleeding, heal rotten wounds , treat colic, sore throat, reduce fever, make toothpaste , and dye wool.

Not only used as medicine, from the 13th century dragon blood was exported to Italy. They used them to make varnishes for guitars, as a bonding agent, to mend broken pieces of ceramics, to manufacture candles.

Because it has a bright red color like blood, dragon blood is also used to produce cosmetics and beautify the lips.

Related Posts

SAD NEWS: 30 minute ago, Prince Andrew Collapses in Private Room Post-King Charles’ Decree – The Hidden Truth Behind It… more

KING CHARLES FURIOUS OVER CHINESE SPY SCANDAL INVOLVING PRINCE ANDREW: ROYAL TENSIONS HIT BOILING POINT! In a shocking turn of events, King Charles, 76, is reportedly “livid” over a Chinese…

Read more

LATEST NEWS: 30 minutes ago Queen Camilla and the British Royal Family sadly announced that King Charles III has …see more

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is known for her poise and grace even in the face of adversity. Recently, she completed a course of preventative chemotherapy following a cancer…

Read more

SAD NEWS: 30 Mins Ago in Texas, Catherine Zeta-Jones Confirms Michael Douglas’ Devastating Fate – His End Leaves… more

“Catherine Zeta-Jones Strips Down at 55: Nude Birthday Snap Ignites Wild Fan Frenzy and Michael Douglas Love Fest!” In a jaw-dropping move that’s set the internet ablaze, Catherine Zeta-Jones, the…

Read more

JUST IN: 30 minutes ago, Sheriff Mendoza unveiled a horrifying assault that made everyone reel, that Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa had…

Neighbors of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Arrested After Security Camera Captures Unusual Behavior on Tragic Night Santa Fe, New Mexico – In a dramatic new development, local police have…

Read more

JUST IN: 30 minutes ago, Sheriff Mendoza unveiled a horrifying assault that made everyone reel, that Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa had…

Neighbors of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Arrested After Security Camera Captures Unusual Behavior on Tragic Night Santa Fe, New Mexico – In a dramatic new development, local police have…

Read more

SAD NEWS: 30 minutes ago, Willow Smith, daughter of Will Smith, painfully announced that her father had…. read more

Just 40 minutes ago, the world was shaken when Will Smith – the legendary actor and Oscar winner – officially confirmed that his daughter, singer-songwriter Willow Smith, has been diagnosed…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *