as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Erie Marsh Preserve Monroe, Michigan Located on North Maumee Bay and protected by The Nature Conservancy, Erie Marsh Preserve is one of the largest coastal wetlands on Lake Erie, supporting a whole host of flora and fauna.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Eat More Fiber Eating more fiber and less fat may help support the gut flora after taking antibiotics.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at Stagecoach Inn, Salado’s first hotel, with a swimming pool, native Texas flora, and a cozy Southern-style restaurant.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
The goal is to maintain a diverse array of flora and fauna in the garden, allowing natural cycles to function effectively.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Eat More Fiber Eating more fiber and less fat may help support the gut flora after taking antibiotics.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at Stagecoach Inn, Salado’s first hotel, with a swimming pool, native Texas flora, and a cozy Southern-style restaurant.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
The goal is to maintain a diverse array of flora and fauna in the garden, allowing natural cycles to function effectively.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fire officials said significant vegetation growth across the region, rising temperatures, low humidity and seasonal winds prompted the suspension.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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