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”
Aloe suzannae is native to Madagascar, and not found in the wild in North America.
It is a critically endangered species. The few plants in botanical gardens were collected
more than 50 years ago; no more are known to exist in the wild.
Identification: These are small trees up to 9½′ (3 m) high,
with a trunk up to 8″ (20 cm) around, and rosettes of thick gray-green leaves are up to
3′ (91 cm) in diameter. Flowers are white or cream-colored.
