I have no idea what that phrase means!
Succulents are sometimes known as fat plants-they have parts that are thick and fleshy in order to retain water in arid climates. Very drought resistant and easy to grow. You can just lay them on soil (mostly the flower ones) and they will root.
Many succulents come from dry areas, such as steppes, semi-desert, and desert. Best known are cacti. Virtually all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.
I have two large aloe plants in my house that comes in handy for mild burns (sunburn) or scrapes-a soothing healing ointment by just breaking off a bit of leaf.
Our Botanical Garden here in Huntsville is in the midst of a huge plant sale. Went by the succulent tent and took some pictures that I think are clever.