1. Plural of lithops; small succulent plants native to southern Africa, characterized by a distinctive two-lobed body that resembles a stone or pebble.
Usage: Also called 'living stones' or 'pebble plants'; Commonly used in horticulture and gardening contexts

Examples

• The gardener arranged several lithopses in a shallow dish to create a miniature desert landscape.
• Lithopses are popular houseplants because they require minimal water and care.
• These lithopses bloom with bright yellow or pink flowers in the fall.
• The collection included rare varieties of lithopses from different regions of South Africa.
• Lithopses can be propagated from seed, though growth is quite slow.