Aloe grandidentata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAloe grandidentata is an aloe that is part of the Asphodelaceae family. The species is native to the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, North West and Botswana.
Description
A herb without a stem. It grows 15-30 cm tall. It develops suckers to form a group. There are 10-20 leaves in a ring. They are 10-25 cm long by 4-7 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The stem is cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The stem is cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 31
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
