Aloe castanea

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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.

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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Aloe castanea

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