Genus

Living Stones

Lithops

A genus of extremely specialized succulents that mimic pebbles to survive in South African deserts.1

References

  1. Cole, D.T. (1988). Lithops: Locality Data. South Africa. Accessed: 2026-05-21.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Living Stones?
Living Stones is a genus-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Lithops.
Which rank is Lithops?
Lithops is shown as a genus in our botanical dictionary.
Which groups sit below Living Stones?
No lower taxonomy landing pages are currently shown for Living Stones.
Are there plants related to Living Stones?
There are no directly related plant dictionary entries for this taxonomy yet.
Is this taxonomy page a care guide?
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Why is the Latin name shown?
The Latin scientific name reduces ambiguity between common names across languages and regions.
Where can I see the parent ranks?
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