as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The free, downloadable activity book is intended as a tool to introduce young readers to local plants, flora and fauna.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The removal of the buckthorn will make room for native flora and fauna to take root again.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The open-plan, angular five-bedroom incorporates light wood and glass walls that frame tropical flora, with a central, floating staircase.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The free, downloadable activity book is intended as a tool to introduce young readers to local plants, flora and fauna.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The removal of the buckthorn will make room for native flora and fauna to take root again.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The open-plan, angular five-bedroom incorporates light wood and glass walls that frame tropical flora, with a central, floating staircase.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
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By Jenna Jarrah / Correspondent The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society has deployed over 500 goats in the Sepulveda Basin, in partnership with Mayor Karen Bass’ office, to address wild,mostly invasive vegetation called firebrush that accelerates fires in the area.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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County officials have long used the chemicals in waterways to clear out vegetation and maintain the water-carrying capacity of flood control channels.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The showy foliage stays evergreen in frost-free areas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The modern extension in the rear of the 19th-century main villa is an elegantly spartan affair that somehow complements the 19th-century edifice and brings in the surrounding foliage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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