Dragoeiro, the Dragon-tree

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Dublin Core

Title

Dragoeiro, the Dragon-tree

Description

The Dragoeiro, native to Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco is a rapidly disappearing species. The dragon-tree, as it is commonly called, is a symbol of resistance to drought. The tree is cultivated and used for medicinal purposes as well as a wood stain. The stain is collected from the reddish resin exposed when bark or leaves are removed.

Creator

David Baxter

Source

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_draco
Retrieved 31 October 2012
Bossu-Picat, Christian. (1986). Cabo Verde. Paris: Delroisse. pp.100

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph

Identifier

CV81210

Baxter Image Item Type Metadata

Slide ID

CV-81-210

Island

São Nicolau

Providence or Jurisdiction

Ribera Brava / Panja

Date Scanned

May 9, 2012