Stone-face (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 stone-face, also known as living stones, were a unique addition to the botanical garden's succulent collection.
- Her grandmother had given her a small stone-face as a gift, which she carefully tended to on her windowsill.
- The nursery specialized in stone-faces and other unusual succulents that were perfect for indoor gardens.
- In the desert environment, the stone-face blended in with the surrounding rocks, making it nearly impossible to spot.
- The collector spent years searching for the rare species of stone-face that bloomed only once a year under the light of a full moon.