Aloe arborescens Mill.
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Liliopsida Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass Liliidae Includes lilies, orchids, and many others
Order Asparagales A diverse group that includes asparagus
Family Xanthorrhoeaceae Aloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
Genus Aloe Means “goddess” in ancient Sanskrit, for its reputed use as a beauty aid; some sources suggest that the name comes from Alloeh, meaning “shining bitter substance”
Species arborescens
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Aloe arborescens description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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7/29/2023 · Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa · By Benjamin Winslow
7/29/2023 · Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa · By Benjamin Winslow
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