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Aloe

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
AL-oh
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

Perennial herb with thick, succulent, pointed, basal leaves; flowers red or yellow-orange in terminal, elangated clusters

Cultivars:
Tags:
#houseplant#succulent#fleshy leaves#medicinal#interiorscape#herbaceous perennial
Aloe spp.
Photo of Aloe spp.
Cultivars:
Tags:
#houseplant#succulent#fleshy leaves#medicinal#interiorscape#herbaceous perennial
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Aloe
    Family:
    Liliaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Africa
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Edible
    Perennial
    Poisonous
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Perennial herb with thick, succulent, pointed, basal leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Houseplants
  • Poison:
    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