This is an illustration of the leaves of the succulent plant Aloe Vera, which are edged with jagged, serrated small spikes. It has been used in folk remedies for a long time, expected to be effective for skin damage such as injuries and burns, as well as diabetes and hyperlipidemia, and it is also favored in gardening.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
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Aloe vera
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Aloe vera
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Plantae Category
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Xanthorrhoeaceae
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Aloe
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Aloe vera
Origin
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Arabian peninsula, North Africa, Canary Island
