Aloe barbadensis Mill.
Aloe perfoliata L. var. vera L.
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
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Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. Medicinal aloe, aloe vera
Aloe vera is native to northern Africa, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. Identification: See the Aloe comparison table. Medical: The gel-like sap is used to treat minor burns and wounds, and may have application in the treatment of diabetes and elevated blood lipids. There are many other uses as well. Online References:
Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. on Wikipedia Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. at the NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Aloe vera description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 1½ × 1′ (52 × 34 cm)
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 9 × 14″ (23 × 35 cm)
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 5 × 8″ (13 × 19 cm)
2/24/2010 · San Diego (Quail) Botanic Garden, Encinitas, California · ≈ 5½ × 3½′ (1.7 × 1.1 m)
2/24/2010 · San Diego (Quail) Botanic Garden, Encinitas, California
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 4½ × 7″ (11 × 17 cm)
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland · ≈ 4½ × 7″ (11 × 17 cm) Range:
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