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vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of vegetation

as in foliage

green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation Officials say Texas is bracing for its first big storm of the season, focusing on flooding risks while crews clear dry vegetation to reduce wildfire dangers from lightning. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Deserts are prone to flash floods because there is little soil or vegetation to absorb downpours. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 Although the burn zone is upstream of the spot where flooding was most severe, the fire stripped away vegetation that might otherwise have slowed rainwater, said Tom Martin, who has researched the Grand Canyon for decades. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Without vegetation, a barren burn scar allows runoff to flow more quickly. — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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How to Save Brown Boxwoods If your boxwood shrub is browning but still alive, the first step (beyond identifying the root cause of the browning) is to trim away all the dead and diseased foliage and branches.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Overgrown foliage has invaded the front yard of the Silver Lake home that Vela Gonzalez used to maintain.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden displays vast stretches of flora and hosts cultural shows.

— Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
During a foray around Toolik Lake, Francis carried a knuckle-sized magnifying lens around his neck like a locket, using it to reveal the wonder of the tiny flora at his feet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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