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Lithops viridis (Lithops viridis)

Description

Lithops viridis, the green rock-plant, is a species of plant in the Aizoaceae family. Its rocklike leaves protect it from predators. Its leaves are succulent. The daisy-like flowers close at night, and this one is one of the handful of Lithops with green leaves. Its two leaves are formed like a sprouting bean.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Aizoaceae

              • Genus: Lithops