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Aloe spinosissima A. Berger

Spider aloe, gold tooth aloe

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassLiliopsidaMonocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
SubclassLiliidaeIncludes lilies, orchids, and many others
OrderAsparagalesA diverse group that includes asparagus
FamilyXanthorrhoeaceaeAloes, many tropical plants, flax lilies, daylilies, many others
GenusAloeMeans “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”
Speciesspinosissima

About plant names...

This aloe is a hybrid of Aloe arborescens and Aloe humilis.

Identification: Spider aloe produces densely clumped rosettes 2½-3′ (80-100 cm) in size. Flowers appear on stalks 1-1½′ (40-45 cm) tall, and are bright coral-red.

Online References:

Desert-tropicals.com

California Lutheran University

Flickr

Aloe spinosissima (spider aloe, gold tooth aloe)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 1 × 2′ (41 × 62 cm)

 

Aloe spinosissima description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Aloe spinosissima (spider aloe, gold tooth aloe)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 11 × 7″ (27 × 18 cm)

Aloe spinosissima (spider aloe, gold tooth aloe)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Mary­land · ≈ 1 × 2′ (41 × 62 cm)

Range: Zones 9b-11:

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