as in foliage
green leaves or plants
the springtime leafage enveloping the park makes it seem much more private
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Dr Branston and collaborators examined a number of details, including the amount of tree foliage, tree species, the density of people present and the local temperatures (Figure 2).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Covering these plants during cold, dark nights will trap a bit of radiant heat from the ground and prevent freezing air from coming into direct contact with foliage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Immediately east of the path are steep slopes that contain native vegetation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Carnivorous plants blur the line between flora and predator by using physical design, chemical secretions and astonishing movements to capture their prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 Jan. 2026
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“Leafage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafage. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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