Aloidendron pillansii (syn Aloe pillansii)

Aloidendron pillansii (syn. Aloe pillansii) is a critically endangered succulent tree species endemic to southern Africa. This impressive plant, belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, is characterized by its massive, upright stems that can reach heights of up to 12 meters, topped with rosettes of fleshy, blue-green leaves. The bark is smooth and gray, becoming rougher with age. Aloidendron pillansii produces yellow flowers in dense, erect racemes, attracting pollinators like bees and birds.