Aloe vera Aloe vera (Aloeaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Aloe vera
Aloe vera
Evergreen perennial
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The Aloe vera plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Aloeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aloe vera. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. barbadensis. Mill.

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Latin Name:  Aloe vera
Common Name:  Aloe vera
Family:  Aloeaceae
Author:  (L.)Webb.&Berth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Maritime sands and rocks[50].

Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[105]. Very bitter, they are an emergency food that is only used when all else fails[177]. A gel in the leaves is sometimes used as an ingredient of commercial jellies[183]. Seed[105, 183]. An emergency food used when all else fails[177]. It is very unlikely that the seed will be produced in Britain[238].

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