Monday, April 28, 2014

Wondering About Living Stones

Did any of you ever see rocks that were alive?  I sure never did, that I know of.  I mean, I don't go around and poke at every rock or stone that I see and listen if it says "Ouch", and I have never seen any stones or rocks just running through the woods (but I have seen some tumbling down steep hills).  But, yes, there is such a thing as living rocks.  Of course Living Rocks or Living Stones are just common names, sort of like nick-names, for plants in the Lithops family.  Here is a picture of some growing in a flower pot:


To get an idea of their size, I found a blog posting that showed their size in comparison to a match head.  Check it out here: http://plant-whisperer.blogspot.com/2012/10/lithops-size-comparison.html  And here is a close-up of one, along with a small, blooming one:


Yes, rocks can bloom and the one above was not the only one.  Here are a couple more blooms to admire:

 
So, you still don't believe that a rock can be alive?  Well, there is one sure way to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt. . . cut it open:

 

Nature can produce things that we could never imagine.  I would say that the these plants fit into that category.  Now, you all have a great day today, you hear?

8 comments:

  1. We don't have to search other planets to find strange and exotic forms of life.

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    1. That is for sure. Ocean or land, there are strange creatures and plants on both. Then take a look at the microscopic. . .

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  2. Even the inside of those are strange... I checked out the website... interesting.... me... I prefer things that look alive...

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    1. I prefer the green of a forest. To me, a forest really looks alive.

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  3. Do you remember an episode of I Love Raymond, when his mom takes up sculpting? All i'm saying. lol

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  4. Getting a bit caught up ... I like this very much ! nature in all its glory ...never ceases to amaze me

    'morning, Dizzy ;)

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    1. If someone is going to throw stones or rocks at me, I want them to be this kind.

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