1. Very short-stemmed plant with thick leaves with soothing mucilaginous juice; leaves develop spiny margins with maturity; native to Mediterranean region; grown widely in tropics and as houseplants
   - Aloe vera

Derived forms: burn plants

Type of: aloe

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