The Dragon's blood tree is named for its dark red resin, known as “dragon’s blood”, a substance which has been highly prized since ancient times. The resin has had many different uses, including coloring wool, varnishes and plaster, decorating houses and pottery, and as a remedy in ritual magic.
It is found on the island Socotra, off the coast of Yemen and can grow up to 10 meters in height.
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