De Wet's Aloe
Aloe dewetii
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant without a stem. It grows 50-80 cm tall. There are about 20 spreading leaves. They are 36-50 cm long by 7-13 cm wide. There are irregular white spots on the upper surface. The flowering shoots are 2 m tall with 20-40 branches near the top. The flowers are dull greyish-red.
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, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for potash.
Edible parts
Leaves - potash