Hedgehog Aloe

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Aloe humilis

Hedgehog Aloe, a reference photo
Photo: Raasgat · Public domain

Aloe humilis, also known as spider aloe is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe. It is endemic to South Africa's Cape Province, and is a low growing, short stemmed aloe with small spines and which grows in dense clusters.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hedgehog Aloe being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asphodelaceae
Genus
Aloe
Species
Aloe humilis

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