Pink grass aloe
Aloe minima

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. There are about 12 leaves forming a ring. They are narrow and have a channel down the front. They are 12-15 cm long. They have white spots. There are small white teeth along the edge. There are many flowers in a dense group.

Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.

Where it is found

It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots, leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Inhlatjana

Synonyms

Aloe parviflora Baker; Aloe minima var. blyderivierensis (Groenew.) Reynolds; Leptaloe blyderivierensis Groenew.; Leptaloe minima (Baker) Stapf;