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Hortus Botanicus of the University of Stellenbosch
Aloe dorothea, a hybrid
Aloe hybrids in cultivation are increasing in numbers and diversity well beyond the range of those occurring spontaneously in nature. Where aloes of different species grow in close proximity to each other and flower at the same time, hybrids may occur naturally. The features of specific aloes are increasingly considered by horticulturists for producing targeted outcomes.
Size, flower colour, leaf and overall plant shape are some of the

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