
"Aloe ferox" is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. This woody aloe is indigenous to southern Africa. It is one of several "Aloe" species used to make bitter aloes, a purgative medication, and also yields a non-bitter gel that can be used in cosmetics.
Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Apr 7, 2025. Captured Mar 14, 2025 10:14 in Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA.