as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Hoping to make a name for himself back home, Swainson ventured inland, raking up every flora and fauna in sight.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Beck Harlan Pay close attention to the flora and fauna growing around you.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Through its tours, the New Smyrna Beach nonprofit informs visitors about the flora and fauna found within the estuary, plus the problems plaguing the ecosystem and ongoing recovery efforts.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Test yourself on March Madness, famous flora and standout states in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Beck Harlan Pay close attention to the flora and fauna growing around you.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Through its tours, the New Smyrna Beach nonprofit informs visitors about the flora and fauna found within the estuary, plus the problems plaguing the ecosystem and ongoing recovery efforts.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Test yourself on March Madness, famous flora and standout states in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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