Posts tagged trees
El Arbol de La Sabina. See more “odd” trees here.
Dragon’s blood trees are a distinctive and slow-growing species of dragon tree native to the Socotra archipelago off the horn of Africa. The famous red resin that gives it its name is exuded from the bark after wounding. The medicinal and colouring properties of this resin, and that from other dragon trees, was recorded by the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome. It continues to be used in medicine, dyes, varnish and incense to this day.
Close up of Montezuma Cypress: The Tule Tree, Mexico, with girth of 190 feet. 1 of 10 most magnificent trees in the world. See all images and full article here.
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