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Aloe Vera
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Aloe vera

Aloe VeraSucculent

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
NativeNorth Africa
LifespanPerennial; individual rosettes persist for many years

About Aloe vera

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

Common Names

EnglishAloe Vera
हिन्दीघृत कुमारी
தமிழ்Aloe Verra
संस्कृतम्घृतकुमारी
বাংলাঘৃতকুমারী

Native Range

North Africa is listed as part of the native range.

Native to North Africa, West Africa, West Asia.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Succulent
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Evergreen

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Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

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