Aloe affinis
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A plant that grows singly and does not have a stem. It grows 20-30 cm tall. There are 16-20 leaves in rings. These are 20-40 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They are D shaped and point upwards. There are 3-8 flowering shoots on the upper branches. The flowers are dull red.
Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - potash