Aloe
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- AL-oh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Perennial herb with thick, succulent, pointed, basal leaves; flowers red or yellow-orange in terminal, elangated clusters
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Aloe
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Africa
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Perennial
- Poisonous
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Perennial herb with thick, succulent, pointed, basal leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Houseplants
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. Poisonous through ingestion or dermatitis. Poisonous part: Sap of leaves Symptoms may include: Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, red urine; skin irritation from latex.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Anthraquinone glycoside
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Leaves
- Plants that fill a similar niche:
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Aloe vera
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Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
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Senecio crassissimus
