Conophytum

Morphological Summary

Genus of dwarf succulent plants native to southern Africa, with over 100 accepted species. Related to Lithops, it forms tiny bodies (1–5 cm) composed of pairs of fused leaves in spherical, conical, or bilobed shapes. Unlike Lithops, many species form dense clusters. They are winter-growing plants that enter summer dormancy, when the dried cover from the previous season protects new leaves.