Is this Barbadensis Miller?
Aloe vera
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Apr 04, 2022 - 11:24 AM
Yes. Aloe vera is the most "up to date" name for this plant. However, Philip Miller, the botanist who first scientifically described this plant, gave it the name Aloe barbadensis in 1694 because he found it first on the island of Barbados.
Another botanist named Nicolaas Laurens Burman renamed the plant to Aloe vera in 1768 and that's the name that stuck.
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Aloe vera (Linnaeus): This green, toothy succulent is famous for its gel, which is used to treat burns and cuts, but it is also an easy to grow succulent for beginners. It grows well in indoor containers for easy access. Just snap off a bit of leaf whenever you need Aloe vera gel. It can produc...
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