Lithops marmorata
Lithops marmorata (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Lithops marmorata is a species of succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family, native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It was first described in 1922. The species name, marmorata, comes from the Latin word for 'marbled', referring to the plant's mottled appearance.
Description
Lithops marmorata is a member of the genus Lithops, known for its pebble-like appearance. It is found in the Cape Provinces and is adapted to arid environments. The plant's marbled pattern on its leaves is a distinguishing feature, aiding in camouflage against the rocky terrain it inhabits.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Lithops umdausensisLithops framesiiLithops elisaeLithops diutinaMesembryanthemum marmoratumLithops marmorata var. marmorataLithops herrei f. albifloraLithops marmorata var. elisae
