Lithops (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Lithops native to Africa having solitary yellow or white flowers and thick leaves that resemble stones.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lithops, often referred to as 'living stones', can thrive in a variety of dry conditions, requiring only occasional watering.
- Her cactus garden was complete after adding several types of lithops with beautiful stone-like formations.
- Collectors sought the lithops plants, mainly for their distinctive, camouflaged leaves and low maintenance.
- At night, lithops can slightly open the edges of their stone-like leaves, letting air enter to respire.
- A unique characteristic of lithops is the flowering period in autumn, producing small, daisy-like white or yellow flowers.