Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many regions of the world.
Teeth on the leaf edges
Spotted forms, also named Aloe vera var. chinensis
Historical image from Acta Eruditorum, 1688
Aloe is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe". It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source
Aloe vera
…Aloe vera () is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many regions of the world. An evergreen perennial, it originates on the Arabian…
Aloe arborescens on Monte Vumba
Succulent plants, such as this aloe, store water in their enlarged fleshy leaves, stems, or roots, as shown in this split aloe leaf. This allows them to survive in arid environments.
Multiple Aloe species with a variety of growth forms. UCLA Botanical Garden