Aloe microstigma @ GH60
Aloe microstigma
Aloe cultivar
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Aloe ferox in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
www.southafricaholiday.org.uk/nature/p_aloe.htm Aloe ferox, commonly known as the bitter aloe or red aloe (English); bitteraalwyn or bergaalwyn (Afrikaans); iNhlaba (Zulu) and iKhala (Xhosa), best known for its medicinal qualities as a laxative, a treatment for arthritis, for its wound healing properties and an ingredient in many cosmetics. It grows mainly in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal and can be found growing both in the open and in bushy areas, on rocky hill slopes…
Mixed Bag of Offerings
Pastoral Perfection! I have had a busy few days which left very limited time for blogging of any description. I have tried to visit as many of my favourites as possible, but due to time constraints am not always able to leave a comment. Apart from the usual busyness I had a wonderful day out with a very good friend of mine on Monday. We drove out into the countryside and ventured somewhat off the beaten track in search of eye-catching scenes and a good place to enjoy a leisurely lunch. On…
Succulent Plant Information
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Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) | World of Succulents
Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) is a succulent with erect, unbranched stem topped with a rosette of fleshy, dull blue-green leaves, often with a...