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Aloe deserti

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae


What it is like

A small succulent shrub. The leaves are 45 cm long and young leaves have red edges. They have sharp teeth along the edges. The flowers are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eastern Africa, Kenya, Tanzania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fermenting beer


How it is grown


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