Flowering Aloe, Aloe excelsa

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The beautiful splash of colour provided by the flower spikes of the aloes provides much needed nectar for sunbirds and insects in the depth of winter.

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Matobo Hills National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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