Stone Plants
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Stone Plants
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
These stone plants (Lithops sp.) belong to the huge group of mesembryanthemum succulent plants of South Africa. Also known as "living stones," their shape and markings closely resemble the stones of their native desert. This camouflage helps Lithops avoid being eaten by herbivores. These are small plants consisting of a single thickened pair of mottled leaves united to form an unbranched body with a slit across the top. The rest of the plant is buried in the soil. A daisy- like flower emerges from between the leaves.
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June 26th, 2018
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