flora

noun

ˈflȯr-ə How to pronounce flora (audio)
Definition of floranext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants a fascination with the lush flora of the South

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Recent Examples of flora On land, there are a handful of hiking trails and the Forked River Interpretive and Nature Center, which teaches about the area’s native flora and fauna. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Even efforts to reseed native flora likely wouldn’t include goldenweed, Ertter said. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 The goal is to maintain a diverse array of flora and fauna in the garden, allowing natural cycles to function effectively. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flora
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  1. vegetation
  2. foliage
Noun
  • Goats have become a useful tool in clearing unwanted vegetation in Pittsburgh's parks and green spaces.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That requires them to work backward from the aftermath, examine how the terrain and vegetation burned and eliminate plausible accidental causes.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this compact cabin is shrouded in lush foliage, creating a quiet escape from Tinseltown.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This also comes as no surprise, as Niagara Falls has been named one of the country’s most popular fall foliage destinations, where colorful leaves frame the famous waterfalls.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of foliage

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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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