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OCR: Aloes are a family of about 200 leaf succulent plants related to lilies. They are found in the desert and other dry arid areas of Africa. Aloes do not have stems, and are characterised by a rosette of fleshy leaves in which they store water. The leaves are often long and pointed, with toothed edges. Aloes vary in size from tiny clumps to huge trees