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Aloe vera
Grey-green toothed rigid, fleshy leaves, 1-2ft. long, forming rosettes 2-3ft. tall. Orangish tubular flowers grouped on top of tall, erect stems hang down in tiers.
Garden setting with winter protection.
Aloe was described by the Egyptians more than 3000 years ago, and has been used medicinally and cosmetically for at least that long.
Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 28, 2012
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Great pic. Would love to hear how people use it. I'm a wildland firefighter and seems handy!