Aloe ramosissima Pillans
Maiden's quiver tree
Shrub - like growth form up to 12 m tall stem protected by a waxy covering which is silver, pink and brown leaves oblong and narrowly triangular 20 cm long, 2 cm wide , with minute spines along the margin flowers yellow tubular fruit capsule, dry, dehiscence, seeds winged
Ornamental succulents. young flower buds can be eaten and taste a little like asparagus.
New Aloidendron ramosissimum (Pillans) Klopper & Gideon F Sm
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