Aloe spinosissima A. Berger
Spider aloe, gold tooth aloe
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 spinosissima
About plant names...
This aloe is a hybrid of Aloe arborescens Aloe humilis.
Identification: Spider aloe produces densely clumped rosettes
31-39" (80-100 cm) in size.
Flowers appear on stalks 16-18" (40-45 cm) tall, and are bright coral-red.
Online References:
Desert-tropicals.com
California Lutheran University
Flickr
Www.plantman.co.nz
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
Aloe spinosissima description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
Range: Zones 9b-11:
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