Difference between Aloe and Kniphofia

Aloe: Flower tubes more globular at base. Flower tubes shorter. Flower tubes usually clustered closer together
Kniphofia: Each flower tube has individual, superior clasping bracts (dry). Flower tubes longer and usually downward hanging. Racemose inflorescence more elongated

Posted on February 5, 2018 01:21 PM by anthonywalton anthonywalton

Observations

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What

Slender Poker (Kniphofia laxiflora)

Observer

anthonywalton

Date

January 31, 2018 12:36 PM SAST

Description

Leaves deeply keeled. Individual flower tubes not as clustered as other Kniphofia's, spaced apart. In open grassland midslope, near the base of prominent cliff.

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