Aloe viridiflora
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Aloe viridiflora Reynolds |
Aloe viridiflora is a species of plant in the Aloaceae family. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. It can produce hallucinations when ingested, leading to its occasional use in shamanic rituals.
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- Loots, S. 2004. Aloe viridiflora. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.