Genus

Aloe 

aloe

There is an ongoing debate as to the family that aloes and their close relatives should be placed in, Asphodelaceae, Liliaceae, or Aloaceae.

Aloe sp.
Aloe
plant with bud on short stalk

Asphodelaceae is in the order Asparagales. Liliaceae and Aloaceae are both in the Liliales order.

Species of the Aloe genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:

  Aloe sp.
Aloe

The genus Aloe is a member of the Aloaceae - Aloe family.