Arabian aloe

The Arabian aloe, scientifically known as A. rubroviolacea, is a species of aloe native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is a succulent plant characterized by long, blue-green leaves with red teeth. This plant is cultivated outdoors in warm climates, and its leaves can turn red when exposed to direct sunlight.1

Aloes, in general, are a genus of over 500 species of shrubby succulent plants found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. They typically grow with a rosette of leaves, either at ground level or on a stem, and often have sharp, toothed edges. Their tubular flowers can be white, yellow, or red. Some aloe species, like Aloe vera, are well-known for their medicinal properties, with their leaf juice used in cosmetics and for treating burns and other ailments.12