Species guide
Aloe vera
Toxic if eatenHow to recognise it
A succulent rosette of thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves with toothed edges and a clear gel inside.
Is it dangerous?
The clear inner gel is widely used on skin, but the whole plant — especially the yellow latex just under the skin — is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten and can upset stomachs.
What to do
Keep pets from chewing it. Never rely on a photo to decide a plant is safe to use or consume — confirm with a professional.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert — and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.
Recorded 4,872 times in the wild worldwide.
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