Lithops gesinae (Living Stones) is a dwarf succulent with a body composed of two thick fleshy leaves with a deep fissure separating them…
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Epithet: gesinae
Derivation: Honors Gesina de Boer, wife of Hendrik Wijbrand de Boer (1885-1970), a Dutch botanist and succulent plant collector.
Pronunciation: JES-in-ay
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.