Key to Asphodelaceae

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1. Leaves fleshy, margins with coarse prickles ..... ALOE

1' Leaves not or ± fleshy, margins 

entire 

Having margins that are continuous and smooth (i.e., without teeth, lobes, etc.).

or with minute sharp teeth

2. Flowers 25–50 mm; perianth parts fused >> 1/2, red and yellow ..... KNIPHOFIA

2' Flowers 5–12 mm; perianth parts ± free or fused < 1/2, white, ± pink, or yellow

3. Flowers white or ± pink ..... ASPHODELUS

3' Flowers yellow ..... [BULBINE]

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