Toxicological trivia from January 08, 2010: The photo shows the fruits of a specimen of a genus of succulent plants of the Asphodelaceae family with about 400 species. It is native to arid regions of Africa and the Middle East, although it is spread throughout the world today. We recently published an article that said: "While consumption has shown positive effects in the body, the long-term efficacy is not proven." Which gender is it?:
a) Aloe;
b) Agavácea;
c) Cactus.

Correct Answer a. Read article in Spanish: The Use and Abuse of aloe vera. Read more  in wikipedia.