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 parkway is a paradise for nature lovers, boasting over 150 species of birds and a diverse array of flora.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Barnacles, mussels, clams, algae and other warm-seawater-dwelling fauna and flora have latched onto oil tankers hundreds of massive oil tankers anchored in the Persian Gulf over the past several months.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Upon returning to Brazil, Burle Marx began collecting tropical and subtropical species with rare intensity, eventually transforming his home outside Rio into a living archive of Brazilian flora, more than 3,500 plants strong.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Southern summers can test the endurance of flora and fauna alike.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Barnacles, mussels, clams, algae and other warm-seawater-dwelling fauna and flora have latched onto oil tankers hundreds of massive oil tankers anchored in the Persian Gulf over the past several months.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Upon returning to Brazil, Burle Marx began collecting tropical and subtropical species with rare intensity, eventually transforming his home outside Rio into a living archive of Brazilian flora, more than 3,500 plants strong.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Southern summers can test the endurance of flora and fauna alike.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
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Warm, dry weather has left vegetation primed to burn, and with the holiday falling on a Saturday, officials expect larger crowds and more neighborhood celebrations.
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On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary.
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The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.
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After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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