Southern Rhodesia Philately: Aloe excelsa

Aloe excelsa, also known as the Zimbabwe Aloe, is an arborescent aloe indigenous to southern Africa.

The Zimbabwe aloe is named for the large number of specimens found growing around the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, where it has attracted much attention for its size and shape.

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1964 Definitive Series – 1/3d Aloe

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