Stone Life 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 life face, found in the arid deserts of southern Africa, has thick, fleshy leaves that mimic the appearance of small stones.
- Botanists have been fascinated by the unique appearance of stone life faces for centuries, and have studied them extensively in their natural habitats.
- Stone life faces are extremely difficult to find, as their appearance blends in seamlessly with their surroundings.
- In the wild, the stone life face's solitary flowers bloom for just a few hours in the late afternoon, attracting busy bees and wasps to pollinate.
- Collectors often seek out stone life faces for their unique and surreal appearance, but care must be taken to ensure their survival in captivity.