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Aloe ferox

Common Name(s): Tree Aloe

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Family: Asphodelaceae

Native To: South Africa

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Aloe ferox leaves
Aloe ferox leaves
Aloe ferox flowers
Aloe ferox flowers

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Ethnobotany: The leaf gel is noted as having antioxidant, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.


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Last Updated: October 27 2009