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Dracaena (plant) facts for kids

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Dracaena is a genus of about 40 trees and succulent shrubs. The name comes from Ancient Greek drakaina, meaning female dragon. Most of them are native to tropical Africa, some occur in Southeast Asia, and tropical South America. They are usually classified into Dragon trees and shrubby dracenas according to how they grow; the latter are also often grown as house plants.

  • Dracaena draco

    A very old Dragon Tree (D. draco)

  • Dracaena reflexa

    D. reflexa

  • LuckyBamboo 2005 SeanMcClean

    D. sanderiana, usually better known as Lucky bamboo

  • Dracaena ellenbeckiana - Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo - Gran Canaria

    Dracaena ellenbeckiana

  • Dracaena surculosa

    Dracaena surculosa

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Dracaena para niños

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