Aloe (Aloe aculeata)

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Jan 27, 2004

Aloe
Aloe aculeata

Santa Barbara California in autumn

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albleroy Wavre/ greenhous +/-, IA Jan 30, 2004

Dear,
This is a good picture of the aculeata (means 'prickly') I know the plant from his country of Origine, South Africa, and more exactly in the extreme northern part of Mpumalaga and his distribution continios into Zimbabwe. It is found in rocky areas, usually in grassland or open bushveld.
Greetings,
Albert

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Jan 30, 2004

Thanks

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thistlesifter Vista, CA Mar 11, 2006

I am told that this is the only one of the prickly leafed aloes that has white bumps (goose bumps) from which the spines protrude. Many have non-margin back-leaf spines but this is the only one with the "goose bumps".

good photo showing this plant key.

bob
:>)

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thistlesifter Vista, CA Mar 11, 2006

I am told (on fairly reliable authority) that this is the only one of the prickly leafed aloes that has white bumps (goose bumps) from which the spines protrude. Many have non-margin back-leaf spines but this is the only one with the "goose bumps".

good photo showing this taxonomic categorization key.

bob
:>)

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aguy1947 Portugal Cove-St. Ph, NL(Zone 5a) Mar 11, 2006

Excellent pic, Palmbob. The surroundings enhance the character of the aloe. I would print and frame.

Bill in SE Nfld zone 5a

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