Lithops - Au Cactus Francophone

pearing to be solid; outer margin is formed either by the window forming
branches, giving it a dichotomous appearance, or the outer margin may be
quite simple and straight with slight indications of the future dichotomy;
inner margin straight with red or dark red, half raised shining dots. Colour
of flower predominantly white but with a faint tinge of purple orange petals.
North West Cape: probably Kenhardt.
figure 52 . lithops herrei l. bol.
This species is related to L. Dorotheae, L. brevis, and L. Dinteri, all red
spotted or red lined species, but it differs quite definitely from these in the
peculiar deep red or black red raised points, so far not yet observed in any
other Lithops. In the case of L. Dinteri, L. brevis there is a large unbroken,
open window, whereas in this species the window is either scarcely visible or
is broken up into a number of confluent areas. The main difference, however,
is that the red markings in the above named species are lines or dots embed
ded in the tissue, whereas the red marks (dots) of L. Inae are raised slightly
above the level of the window and stand out distinctly above the level of
the lobes as sharp red shiny dots. Fig. 51 shows some of the plants in their
natural size shortly after they were received. Fig. 52 shows a pair of plants
with the lobes magnified, the red dots clearly visible. Fig. 53 shows a plant in
flower and also the variable nature of the upper surface. The red spots are also
visible.
This species is named after Lady Ina Oppenheimer, wife of Sir Ernest
Oppenheimer, for her great interest and love of the South African flora.
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