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Aloe barberae
"Aloe barberae, also known as Tree aloe, is a species of aloe native to South Africa. In its native climes this slow-growing tree can reach up to 18 m (54 ft) high and 0.9 m (3 ft) in stem diameter. Aloe barberae is Africa's largest aloe. The tree aloe is often used as an ornamental plant. Its tubular flowers are rose pink (green-tipped); it flowers in winter and in its natural environment is pollinated by sunbirds."
Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012
2 Comments
I like the trees. ;)
It's amazing to see tree aloes...most people just think of Aloe vera, sitting in a little pot on their porch...Nice spotting.