Lithops viridis
| Lithops viridis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Lithops |
| Species: | L. viridis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithops viridis H.A.Lückh. | |
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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