Dracaena marginata

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Dracaena marginata, commonly known as the dragon tree or dragon plant, is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is widely cultivated as a houseplant for its ornamental foliage.123

This plant typically features clusters of twisted stems topped with rosettes of narrow, leathery leaves. While many Dracaena species are known for their air-purifying qualities, removing chemicals like formaldehyde from indoor air, Dracaena marginata is primarily valued for its aesthetic appeal. Some species within the Dracaena genus are endangered due to overharvesting and habitat loss.41

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…trees, includes such houseplants as D. marginata, from Madagascar, which forms clusters of twisted stems topped by rosettes of narrow, leathery leaves. Other examples are D. deremensis ‘Warneckei,’ with its handsome, symmetrical rosette of sword-shaped, milky-green leaves with white stripes; and D. sanderiana, the ribbon plant, a diminutive and slender,…
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…trees, includes such houseplants as D. marginata, from Madagascar, which forms clusters of twisted stems topped by rosettes of narrow, leathery leaves. Other examples are D. deremensis ‘Warneckei,’ with its handsome, symmetrical rosette of sword-shaped, milky-green leaves with white stripes; and D. sanderiana, the ribbon plant, a diminutive and slender,…
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