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Living stones
Lithops hookeri

Family: Aizoaceae


What it is like

A succulent.

There are 36-80 Lithops species. The name is ambiguous.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The plant is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lithops turbiniformis auct.; Mesembryanthemum hookeri (A. Berber) Schwantes; and others