Name: Fiat Modesto -The Central Valley of (Zone 9b)
Thanks, Tarev & Kate & Stush. I think Kate hit the jackpot; it looks exactly like a Lace aloe (i.e., if Kate's link id the aloe correctly, compare one copied pic below to mine in starting post).
If a plant looks good, smells good, don't eat it, grow it!
Fiat
