Aloe integra
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has a ring of 15-30 leaves 10-12 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are white near the edge. The flowering stalk is 50 cm long with yellow flowers 15-18 mm long.
Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lisheshelu