Socotrine aloe, Perry's aloe
Aloe perryi

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

An aloe. It grows 30 cm tall. The leaves are succulent and thick and have spines. The flowers are yellow to orange.

Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the desert.

Countries/locations it is found in

Socotra, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Juice - medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe forbesii Balf.f.; Aloe socotrina