| Common Name | Aloe vera leaf |
| Scientific Name | Aloe barbadensis miller |
| Leaf Type | Succulent, thick, fleshy |
| Shape | Lanceolate (sword-shaped), tapering at the end |
| Color | Green to grey-green, sometimes with white spots |
| Length | 30 to 50 cm (can grow longer in mature plants) |
| Width (at base) | 6 to 7 cm (approximate) |
| Thickness | 1.5 to 2.5 cm |
| Margin | Serrated with small white teeth |
| Weight (per leaf) | 300 to 800 grams (varies by size and moisture) |
| Inner Content | Clear gel (used in cosmetics/medicines) |
| Outer Skin | Tough, slightly waxy |
| Latex/Exudate Layer | Yellowish sap just beneath the skin (bitter, laxative) |
| Texture | Firm on the outside, soft and moist inside |
| Water Content | 95% to 99% |