The Alien Beauty of Socotra

The Beauty of the Island of Socotra
Tomas van Houtryve / VII Network

Dragon's Blood Tree
Found only on the island's plateaus, this plant was christened the dragon's blood tree by traders who believed that its crimson sap was actual dragon's blood with medicinal properties.

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