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Old 01-24-2009, 03:43 AM
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The Medusa is smaller and branches more (hence the name.. like Medusa's head) and the flower is less peach colored and more of an apricot color.

I could speculate and say that perhaps Medusa is Aloe eminens which is a much more northern form if you will of barberae (syn bainsii)

Without provenance it really is just that......speculation. It truly helps to know where the plants come from and keep the locality data with significant collections.

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KellyG
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