This tree is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife. When the bark or leaves are cut they secrete a reddish resin, one of the sources of the substance known as Dragon’s blood, used to stain wood, such as of Stradivarius violins.
This tree is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife. When the bark or leaves are cut they secrete a reddish resin, one of the sources of the substance known as Dragon’s blood, used to stain wood, such as of Stradivarius violins.