as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
The location lends itself to lush landscapes and sandy beaches with ample opportunity to spot local flora and fauna from frogs and tortoises to hawks and loons.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive plants like buffelgrass, stinknet, and salt cedar outcompete native flora, increase wildfire risk and deplete water resources.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Roof-deck relaxation An urban roof deck in the northeast by Kristine Irving of Koo de Kir Architectural Interiors uses lush perimeter plantings to provide privacy and soften the skyline with a little flora and fauna.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
And then there was the glass—the architect loved the flora and fauna of the city and wanted to bring it into the museum, which is not typical of your encyclopedic mausoleums to culture, walled off from the outside world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive plants like buffelgrass, stinknet, and salt cedar outcompete native flora, increase wildfire risk and deplete water resources.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Roof-deck relaxation An urban roof deck in the northeast by Kristine Irving of Koo de Kir Architectural Interiors uses lush perimeter plantings to provide privacy and soften the skyline with a little flora and fauna.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
And then there was the glass—the architect loved the flora and fauna of the city and wanted to bring it into the museum, which is not typical of your encyclopedic mausoleums to culture, walled off from the outside world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, people may see noticeably green poop, which could be a sign that the body couldn’t fully absorb all the roughage or foliage.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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