Aloidendron pillansii (syn. Aloe pillansii)

Aloidendron pillansii (syn. Aloe pillansii) is a critically endangered succulent tree endemic to southern Namibia and South Africa. This impressive species, belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, is characterized by its massive, smooth trunk that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. The bluish-green leaves, arranged in rosettes at the branch tips, are marked with distinctive reddish-brown teeth along the margins. Aloidendron pillansii produces yellow flowers in dense racemes, attracting pollinators to its remarkable structure.