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flora

noun

ˈflȯr-ə

Definition of flora

as in vegetation

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

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Recent Examples of flora There’s also a large bonus room on the lower floor that could function as a family room or lounge, and an office decked out with flora-and-fauna wallpaper. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 Darwin took pages of notes on the landscape and its flora and fauna, including mockingbirds, tortoises, finches, and swimming iguanas. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 14, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Sep. 2026 Her travels deepened her understanding of her country’s extraordinary diversity – from its food traditions to its flora and fauna. — Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 Children and adults will enjoy nonprofit Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center, where both kayakers and leisurely walkers can learn more about Jacksonville’s environment, flora and fauna. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flora

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Arid canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation are conducive to flash flooding and the tropical weather adds more risk, said Andrew Mangham, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

— Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Engineering methods of the USACE aim to use sand and vegetation to shield areas from severe storm surges and flooding.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Prune bee balm, phlox, and peonies in fall to prevent diseases like powdery mildew; do not compost diseased foliage.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

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