Kingdom Plantae Family Aizoaceae Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Lithops | |
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Similar Lithops coleorum, Lithops francisci, Lithops amicorum, Lithops comptonii, Lithops werneri | ||
The Green Rock-plant, Lithops viridis, 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.
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