blood tree
The term "blood tree" is used to describe various trees known for their red sap or resin, often resembling blood.
Definition
B2Botany
(general)A tree that exudes red sap or resin, often resembling blood, when cut or damaged.
Example
- The blood tree's sap has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- When the bark of the blood tree is cut, it releases a striking red resin.
B2Botany
(specific)A small tree from the West Indies, known for producing a red resin called kino.
Example
- The Croton draco is another species referred to as a blood tree due to its red resin.
B2Botany
(specific)A tree native to the Socotra archipelago, known for its dark red resin used in medicine, dye, and varnish.
Example
- The Dracaena cinnabari, or dragon blood tree, is a famous example of a blood tree.
Similar
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