Aloe sp.
Family: Asphodelaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Aloe sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asphodelaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Agave: Aloe flowers are tubular in loose spikes on multiple stems; Agave has one massive flower stalk and dies after blooming.; vs Kniphofia: Aloe has thick succulent leaves with spiny edges; Kniphofia has thin grass-like leaves without spines.; vs Aloiampelos: Aloe grows in rosettes; Aloiampelos has climbing or scrambling stems with leaves spaced along them.; vs Hechtia: Aloe has smooth-surfaced succulent leaves; Hechtia has stiff spiny leaves covered in silvery scales.; vs Kalanchoe: Aloe has spiny leaf margins and tubular flowers; Kalanchoe has smooth-edged leaves and flowers with 4 petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aloe sp. native to California?
No. Aloe sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aloe sp. belong to?
Aloe sp. is in the Asphodelaceae family, genus Aloe.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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