CLASSIFICATION OF AXGIOSPERMS. 



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Aloe species. The stems are about a meter high and bear at 

 the summit a cluster of thick succulent leaves which are lance- 

 olate and spinous-toothed. The inflorescences are in long spikes 



Fig. 130. Plant of Aleiris farinosa showing characteristic rosette of lanceolate leaves 

 at the base and portion of long slender scape with numerous tubular flowers. The plant is 

 common in dry coniferous woods in the eastern part of the United States. 



which are quite showy and characteristic for the different species. 

 Aloe Perryi which yields the Socotr[ne aloes possesses leaves 

 with white spines and flowers that are orange-red or scarlet at 



