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Lithops

Lithops

9.9
Small plants from South Africa without stems called living stones that store water
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪθɒps/
  • Specialized
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  • The Lithops in my greenhouse have just started to bloom with tiny yellow flowers.

Oh, oh, it's been a while since I've had these Lithops.

Examples

  • Researchers study Lithops to understand how plants adapt to extreme drought.

  • Many plant enthusiasts collect Lithops because of their unusual appearance and resilience.

  • Look at my Lithops!

  • I have a Lithops.

  • Many plant enthusiasts collect Lithops because of their unusual appearance and resilience.

  • Researchers study Lithops to understand how these plants survive in arid environments.

  • The Lithops in my greenhouse have just started to bloom, showcasing their unique yellow flowers.

Synonyms

living stone
vsLithops
  • South African
9.3

A small plant with thick leaves that looks like a stone and has yellow or white flowers

is the scientific genus term describing the same plants rather than this common name
stone-face
vsLithops
  • South African
9.9

A small plant with thick leaves that looks like a stone and has yellow or white flowers

is the technical genus term used for all such stone-like succulents
stone plant
vsLithops
9.5

A small plant with thick leaves that look like stones and a single yellow or white flower

is the formal genus name covering all specific stone-like species
flowering stone
vsLithops
  • South African
9.6

A small plant with thick leaves that look like stones and one yellow or white flower

focuses on the overall stone-like form and arid survival rather than the flower
living rock
vsLithops
  • South African
9.9

A small plant with thick leaves that look like a stone

describes the small, stemless stone-like plants without implying clump formation

Surface Forms

Lithops singular
Lithops plural

Etymology

Lithops comes from the Greek words lithos 'stone' and ops 'face' or 'appearance'. So these small succulents are often called 'living stones' because they look like little stones and hide to survive in dry places.