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Liliaceae

Clustering rosettes of thick, succulent, leathery, straplike, green leaves of 6-24 inches; edged with spines and have white dots; bell-like flowers, but rarely blooms when pot grown.

Plant Form or Habit: upright curved

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: container plantings herbs

Propagation: stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: winter

Height: 12 -36 inches

Width: 12 - 36 inches

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Allow soil to become dry between waterings; requires little care; move inside in temperatures below 50 degrees; bitter yellow juice in leaves used in cosmetics and ointments; perennial grown as an annual.