Aloe marlothii (Flat-flowered aloe)

Aloe marlothii A. Berger

Flat-flowered aloe, bergaalwyn

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	marlothii

About plant names...

This hearty aloe grows to 12-18' (3.7-5.5 m) in height. It is a South African native.

Identification: This large aloe has a single stem, and is 6½-13' (2-4 m) tall. Leaves are gray-green to bluish-green, up to 5' (1.5 m) × 10" (25 cm) in size, broader than those of many aloes and tapering to a sharp tip. Maroon-colored teeth with orange tips occur along the leaf margins, and the leaf surfaces have spines. The brilliant flower clusters, varying from yellow to orange or bright red, are its standout feature. A variant, Aloe spectabilis, is no longer considered a distinct species.