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The Dragon Trees - Dracaena Draco
A member of the Agave family with leathery green leaves, white flowers and bright orange seedpods. The sap is red - the so called "dragons blood"
This is a protect species
There are many very old and large examples in the north-west of La Palma, especially in La Tricias and Puntagorda. |
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This good example of a Draco can be seen close to the road just before entering Puntagorda from the South. There is a small parking area. |
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Flowers and seed in a dragon-tree |
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A large single dragon-tree close to the windmill in Las Tricias. |
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A group of dragon-trees close to the windmill in Las Tricias. |
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A large dragon-tree on the walking route from the church to the windmill in Las Tricias |
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The trunk of an ancient dragon tree in El Tablado. |
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