Abstract

As a result of studies of morphological and anatomical features of leaves and shoots of Aloe arborescens Mill. and Aloe variegata L. identifies additional diagnostic features characteristic for each species. These species have different morphological characteristics and some differences in anatomical signs. Aloe arborescens characterized by the presence of aloin cells in closed conducting bundles of leaves, and the lack thereof in the feathery leaves of Aloe veriegata. On the basis of the obtained results there were development the criteria of differential diagnostics, allowing to reliably identify medicinal raw material.

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