The story of dragon’s blood spans folklore, botany and biochemistry. Here’s how it teaches us how trees respond to injury with blood-red resilience.

SOCOTRA, Yemen -- On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely reaches her ankle. The young plant, protected by a makeshift fence of wood and wire, is ...

Dragon blood trees look otherworldly, and the thick red resin they release makes them seem even stranger. Many people think the “bleeding” is a sign of damage or danger, but the truth is far more ...