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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 Out back, five landscaped garden rooms are home to mature heirloom camellias, citrus and pomegranate trees, and other flora. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 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 He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 The nature center opened in 1963, and became popular among scouting and school groups, to whom naturalists taught about the local flora and fauna. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flora

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Red-flag warnings cover much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where dry vegetation, low humidity and heat could help new fires spread quickly, especially west of the 405 Freeway.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Eligible nonprofits would be required to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, maintaining defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning, emergency alerts and communications and other fire mitigation activities.

— Haley Parsley October 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
To state the obvious, the foliage this time of year is downright show-stopping.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

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