Abstract
The paper embodies morpho-taxonomic interpretations on the atavistic behaviour of floral spike of Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. (Liliaceae), bearing vegetative buds or bulbils in the lower part besides developing floral buds in the upper part. The presence of bulbils on raceme is rare of the rarest phenomenon which has its own phylogenetic relevance in the classification of allied taxa and establishment of phylogenetic relationship among them. Taxonomic position of Allium L. and Agave L. in relation to the atavistic behaviour of Aloe L. in the light of modern biology, is also discussed.
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