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
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.