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July 2, 2007 : Aloe ferox
Keywords: Asphodelaceae | Aloe ferox Mill. | near Cango Caves, South Africa
John A. aka gbaku@Flickr from Oregon, USA is the photographer behind today's image (original via BPotD Flickr Group Pool). Thank you!
Bitter aloe is native to South Africa. Like many impressive South African plants, Plantzafrica from the South African National Biodiversity Institute has an excellent factsheet: Aloe ferox.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 2, 2007 12:00 AM
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Posted by: Sue in Bremerton WA at July 2, 2007 12:50 AM
Hi daniel it's nice to share this information moreso in medical part of the plant.
Aloe species are known to have a broadspectrum of curative ingridients.
For more information, one can contact me. My E-mail address is tonimuteria@yahoo.com
Posted by: TONI MUTERIA at July 2, 2007 2:55 AM
I used to have one of these growing in a large pot in my house. I had to reluctantly dispose of it because it was causing too many injuries (mostly to myself).
Posted by: Anthony at July 6, 2007 9:59 AM
Very powerful plant with miraculous healing properties. I distribute products for haircare, skin care, bath care, and physical health care from this plant. Twenty two times more potent than Aloe Vera, and is known as the grandfather of all Aloes.
Posted by: Jah Waine at August 13, 2007 1:15 PM
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Oh, my goodness. What a beautiful creation!