Conophytum lithopoides is a dwarf succulent that forms a cluster of bodies consisting of two thick, fleshy, almost entirely fused leaves …
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Epithet: lithopoides
Meaning: Looks like a stone
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Greek noun "líthos," meaning "stone, pebble," and the Latin suffix "-oides," meaning "looks like" or "similar to."
Pronunciation: lith-oh-PO-id-eez
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.