Spiral aloe
Aloe polyphylla
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
The leaves are arranged in spirals.
Also put in the family Aloaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Lesotho it grows between 1,900-2,600 m above sea level. It can tolerate cold and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Estonia, Europe, Lesotho, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves