What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flowers
Example
She picked a bouquet of flowers for her friend's birthday. [flowers: noun]
Example
The garden was filled with beautiful flowers of all colors. [flowers: noun]
flora
Example
The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse. [flora: noun]
Example
She studied the flora of the desert for her biology project. [flora: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flowers are more commonly used than flora in everyday language and artistic expressions. Flora is more commonly used in scientific and academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flowers and flora?
Flora is associated with a more formal and scientific tone, while flowers can be used in both formal and informal contexts, allowing it to be used in a wider range of situations.
