Aizoon

/aɪˈzoʊ.ɑːn/ noun

Definition

A genus of succulent plants with fleshy leaves and small flowers, belonging to the fig-marigold family.

Etymology

From Greek 'aizōon' meaning 'ever-living', from 'aei' (ever) and 'zōē' (life), referring to the plant's durability and ability to survive dry conditions.

Kelly Says

The ancient Greeks named this plant 'ever-living' because it seemed immortal—it could dry out completely during droughts and then revive when it rained, a resurrection trick that fascinated naturalists for millennia before we understood plant physiology.

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