Lithops olivacea (Olive-green Living Stone) is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two opposite partly fused leaves. It forms …
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Epithet: olivacea
Meaning: Olive-green
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "olivaceus."
Pronunciation: oh-lee-VAY-see-uh
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 plant name for which you wish to see further information.