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Taxon
Aloe vryheidensis
Family:
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel)
Synonym:
Aloe dolomitica
Distribution:
NE South Africa
Habitat:
Open areas on rocky slopes, 900-1,800 m
Life form:
Succulent tree
Description:
Mostly simple, solitarily growing plant or stemless or with a stem up to 2 m high; 20-40 erected, lanceolate-attenuate, greyish-green leaves, in dry conditions reddish; pungent, reddish-toothed margins; up to 150 cm high, pale orange to brownish-yellow or pink inflorescence. - The name "vryheidensis" has been derived from the town Vreiheid. - Synonym: Aloe dolomitica
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-4496
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Individual