living granite

/ˌlɪvɪŋ ˌgrænət/
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Definitions of living granite
  1. noun
    highly succulent stemless clump-forming plants with grey-green leaves similar in texture to lumps of granite; South Africa
    synonyms: living rock, stone mimicry plant
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    type of:
    succulent
    a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
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