Introduction to aloe vera, can aloe vera be eaten?

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1. Family and genus

2. Morphological characteristics

3. Growth habits

4. Reproduction methods

5. Partially edible

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Aloe is a perennial plant of the Aloe family and genus Aloe. It is native to the tropical dry areas of Africa. Aloe vera is a succulent plant with relatively short stems, thick and succulent leaves, pink-green in color, with tooth-like thorns on the edges, and light yellow flowers. Aloe likes to grow in sandy soil, loves light, has strong drought resistance, and likes to grow in warm places. The most commonly used methods of propagating aloe vera are cutting and division, but seeds can also be used.

1. Family and genus

1. Family and genus

Aloe vera is a perennial plant of the Aloe family and genus Aloe. It is an evergreen herb and an ornamental plant. Its origin is in the tropical arid areas of Africa. Now its planting areas are distributed all over the world, and it is also distributed in many areas in my country.

2. Morphological characteristics

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Aloe vera is a succulent plant with relatively short stems and clustered leaves, which are thick and juicy. The shape is strip-lanceolate. The color of the leaves is pink-green and the length is about 15-35. About centimeters, there are sharp tooth-like spines distributed on the edge. It can bloom. The height of the scape is about 60-90 cm. The color of the flowers is light yellow with red spots on them.

3. Growth habits

Aloe likes to grow in sandy nutrient soil with good water and air permeability, and does not like heavy clay soil. It likes light very much and cannot lack sunlight during its growth. It also has strong drought resistance, but sufficient water must be ensured during the growth period and watering should not be too much to avoid waterlogging. The suitable temperature for its growth is about 20-30 degrees Celsius, so be sure to keep warm in winter.

4. Propagation method

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There are several methods of propagating aloe vera. The more commonly used methods are cutting and division. You can also sow seeds.

5. Some are edible

Some varieties of aloe vera are edible, but not all varieties can be eaten. You must identify them before eating.

2. Morphological characteristics

3. Growth habits

4. Reproduction methods

5. Partially edible

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