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Pleiospilos

Pleiospilos

9.9
A small succulent plant from South Africa that looks like a stone
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pleiospilos is often called 'split rock' because of its unique, rock-like shape.

Examples

  • The Pleiospilos plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • She has a collection of Pleiospilos growing on her sunny windowsill.

  • Gardeners appreciate Pleiospilos species for their low water needs and unusual appearance.

  • Many gardeners admire the Pleiospilos for its unique look.

  • Gardeners appreciate Pleiospilos species for their low water needs and unusual appearance.

  • She has a collection of Pleiospilos growing on her sunny windowsill.

  • The Pleiospilos is often called 'split rock' because of its unique, rock-like shape.

Surface Forms

Pleiospilos singular
Pleiospiloses plural

Etymology

Pleiospilos comes from Greek parts pleio- meaning 'many' and -spilos meaning 'spot'. So a helpful way to remember it is 'many-spotted' because these South African succulent plants often have small marks on their thick, rock-like leaves and are called 'split rock' for their shape.