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

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Recent Examples of flora With more than a quarter of its land protected through national parks and reserves, there’s plenty of pristine wilderness to explore across the country, with Hotel Three Sixty serving as the perfect base for a front-row seat to its fascinating flora and fauna. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Along the way, Patrick or Steven would toss out bits of history and facts about the flora and fauna. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025 An infinite number of systems to visit and worlds to explore, each filled with its own unique flora and fauna. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 June 2025 In those waters, flora and fauna that could unlock medical breakthroughs sit untouched, and ocean dynamics mediate global climate conditions. Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flora
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Noun
  • There's something about the mountains, vegetation, and the size of the valleys, plus the coast and islands.
    Thor Pedersen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
  • Nonselective herbicides kill all vegetation (including turfgrasses) and are used in lawn renovation or for weeds not controlled by selective herbicides.
    Dee Dee Kerscher, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Trees provide essential structure to the landscape, and many also offer seasonal bursts of color through flowers or foliage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Images were taken of the animal peeking through the forest foliage, then walking out onto a road and away from the viewer, according to the post.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025

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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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