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Common name:
Cat's Tail Aloe, אלווי ערמוני, אלווי ערמוני
Family:
Asphodelaceae (Asphodel)
Distribution:
NE South Africa
Habitat:
Woodland, bushland slopes, 1,000-1,800m
Life form:
Succulent tree
Description:
Plant with stem from 3 to 4 m high, branches usually near the base, 10-20 crowns;densely rosulate, 100 cm long, glaucous leaves with pale brownish-red, toothed margins; 150-200 cm tall, simple, reddish-brown inflorescence.
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-2531
2:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1910-0814/1
3:
Africa: Karoo vegetation types and succulents
(SAK3)
• Accession: 1990-1275/1
4:
Africa: Tree and scrub savannah
(SAV5)
• Accession: 1910-1907/1
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