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  1. the-milk-eyed-mender: “history1970s: “ jodislactearia: “ Lithops Commonly known as ‘living stones’, the genus of plants called Lithops is one of the most popular among collectors of cacti and succulents. As they learn more about their new pastime,...

    the-milk-eyed-mender:

    history1970s:

    jodislactearia:

    Lithops

    Commonly known as ‘living stones’, the genus of plants called Lithops is one of the most popular among collectors of cacti and succulents. As they learn more about their new pastime, it’s common for growers take a shine to one or two particular types of cactus or succulent, specialising in these plants and making them the focus of their collection. Lithops is one of the most frequently chosen genera in this respect.

    They’re called living stones because in their natural habitat they have evolved to mimic the stones and pebbles which often litter the ground where they grow. As stones can be different colours, so are Lithops. The hues and patterns produced by these plants is astonishing. The reason they have developed this ability to look like stones is really very obvious. There are many small mammals which share the same arid habitat as Lithops - animals which would be only too glad to bite into the juicy leaf of a succulent and quench their thirst on the abundant liquid therein. The thick skin of the top of a Lithops leaf is also a deterrent to most insects.

    wow holy shit i want this many of them

    just

    EVERYWHERE

    those look like butts

    (via the-milk-eyed-mender)