Living Stone (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
- The living stone adapted to the arid environment by developing thick, stone-like leaves that store water.
- Some species of living stones have white flowers with yellow centers that bloom at night and close before dawn.
- Gardeners often arrange living stones in decorative pots to showcase their unique resemblance to rocks and stones.
- In their natural habitat, living stones are often difficult to spot due to their camouflage as ordinary stones.
- The thick leaves of the living stone plant help it to conserve water in its native African deserts.