_{Dracaena Fragrans}

Dracaena Fragrans is a tropical shrub belonging to the Asparagaceae family, formerly included in the Ruscaceae. In gardening it is popularly known as Tronco del Brasil, Palo de Brasil or Palo de Agua.

It is a slow-growing shrub, the leaves, which can reach up to 1 m long by 10 cm wide, form rosettes of a bright green color, similar to the mint color.

When plants are grown in the ground, they can grow to a height of over 20 feet, but their growth is limited when potted.

Its flowers are white and very fragrant, hence the specific name fragrans. They are highly appreciated by insects, and in the Neotropics it is visited by a few species of hummingbird such as the Amazilia Láctea.

NASA has shown in its Clean Air studies that it helps eliminate chemicals such as formaldehyde, as well as xylene and toluene.

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Location	Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
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Date	October 14, 2021

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