as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
Graubünden routes climb into alpine meadows and rock gardens where the payoff is mountain flora and wildlife sightings.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Walking with a purpose, with an expert who is passionate about flora and fauna, has made the adventure feel meaningful.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The park is famous for its hiking trails, abundant wildlife like the bruin buddy above, and vibrant flora.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters frolic in the waters around the park, while the islands provide a terrestrial habitat for super-rare flora and fauna species like the Torrey Pine and Island Fox.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Walking with a purpose, with an expert who is passionate about flora and fauna, has made the adventure feel meaningful.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The park is famous for its hiking trails, abundant wildlife like the bruin buddy above, and vibrant flora.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters frolic in the waters around the park, while the islands provide a terrestrial habitat for super-rare flora and fauna species like the Torrey Pine and Island Fox.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
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The Canaries, for example, are a very good landscape for a Southern Californian look, not only the climate but the vegetation and coastlines are pretty similar too.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Firefighters will then begin vegetation abatement inspections throughout the city.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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