What is Aloe?
[[File:Split Aloe.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Succulent plant]]s, such as this aloe, store water in their enlarged fleshy leaves, stems, or roots, as shown in this split aloe leaf. This allows them to survive in [[wikt:arid|arid]] environments.]] [[File:Aloe vossii - plant (aka).jpg|right|thumb|180px|''[[Aloe vossii]]'']] '''''Aloe''''' is a [[genus (biology)|genus]] of [[succulent]] [[plant]]s, with over 500 [[species]]. The best-known of these is probably ''[[Aloe vera]]'', which is widely [[cultivar|cultivated]]. ''Aloe vera'' is probably [[extinction|extinct]] in the wild. The species ''Aloe vera'' is a great natural moisturizer and can help to soothe dry skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles. Plus, ''Aloe vera'' is non-irritating and can be used on any type of [[skin]]. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Asparagales]]