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The Sunset aloe (Aloe dorotheae) belongs to Liliaceae (the Lily family). It is an evergreen herb that is native to northeastern Tanzania in Africa. It grows in tropical biomes with a dry season and reaches a height of about 30 cm. The stems grow along the ground. The leaves are narrow and triangular, curving backward, spotted, and have spines along the edges. During periods of drought or in harsh environments, the leaves turn a vivid reddish color. In spring, it produces flower stalks that bear orange, tubular flowers in racemes. This species is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The specific epithet is named after Dorothy Westhead, who lived in London.
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