as in vegetation
green leaves or plants a fascination with the lush flora of the South

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Recent Examples of flora Spruce trees, which are evergreen conifers related to but not the same as flora like the Douglas fir or pines, are long-living, hardy plants that are well known to exist in some pretty harsh environments. New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025 The focus is on af Klimt’s engagement with the natural world and exploration of spirituality in nature, juxtaposing detailed renderings of the Swedish flora that surrounded her with enigmatic abstract diagrams. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 The pink Tulip and lively green Fern colorways are as optimistic as the flora popping up in gardens. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025 In 2023, Google released street-view images of the DMZ for the first time, offering a rare glimpse into the flora and fauna that inhabit the peaceful buffer. Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flora
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Noun
  • Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Home hardening is using fire-resistant building materials and vegetation management, such as planting succulents, to reduce fire risks.
    Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
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  • Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Adult beetles chew leaf tissue, leaving the foliage skeletonized and lacy-looking.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025

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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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