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”
Dawe's aloe is native to mountainous regions in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda.
It is named for Mr. Dawe, who was the curator of the Botanical Gardens at Entebbe, Uganda
in the early 1900s.
Identification: Plants are up to 3' (91 cm) tall.
Flowers are red-orange. Blooms December to February.
