Lithops francisci
Lithops francisci (Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.
Lithops francisci is a species of succulent in the Aizoaceae family, native to arid regions of Namibia. It is part of the Lithops genus, known for its bi-leaf head structure with a deep fissure that shelters the shortened stem. The species was described by Nicholas Edward Brown in 1925.
Description
Lithops francisci is a small, rock-dwelling succulent that grows in the arid desert habitats of Namibia. Like other Lithops species, it has a distinctive two-leaf head divided by a deep central groove. This fissure protects the plant's reduced stem. The species was first described by N.E. Brown in 1925, based on earlier work by Dinter and Schwantes. It is adapted to harsh, dry environments and is part of the Aizoaceae family, which includes many arid-adapted flowering plants.
Distribution
Global · Namibia
Synonyms
Lithops schickianaMesembryanthemum francisci
