lithops: any plant of the genus Lithops native to Africa having solitary yellow or white flowers and thick leaves that resemble stones
succulent: a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
toxic shock: syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons