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flora

noun

ˈflȯr-ə

Definition of flora

as in vegetation

green leaves or plants a fascination with the lush flora of the South

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Recent Examples of flora Inky skies and tall, wan grasses color a world where the outsides match the insides of people, emotional weather syncopated to the actual climate and flora. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 The fires created open, savannah-like forests that were easier to travel through and supported diverse flora and fauna. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The hotel has 15 acres of gardens that are home to more than 110 varieties of flora and fauna, including local fruit trees like durian, rambutan, and chiku. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Thompson’s work is more personal, painted from the perspective of a hiker passing through an open space, looking up and around at the buttes and the flora, exploring unspoiled ground in search of some spiritual connection to nature. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flora

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As of the summer of 2026, there is no evidence of vegetation or animal life on Mars.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Firefighters in Solano County are on the scene after a vegetation fire broke out east of Vacaville Tuesday afternoon.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Icy weather, snowstorms, obstructive foliage and rugged terrain along the wild Rockies were just some of the obstacles Ben Nickell and Anne Koski faced on a 10-year journey to climb the highest point in each of Idaho’s 44 counties.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
The property’s outdoor areas are tucked amongst dense foliage, providing serene pockets of resort-style living.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026

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