flora

[ˈflɔːrə]

flora Definition

• 1. the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
• 2. a treatise on or list of such plants

Using flora: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flora" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.

• Example

  The botanist is studying the flora of the desert.

• Example

  The book contains a comprehensive list of the local flora.

flora Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flora

• vegetation
• plants
• botany

Phrases with flora

• microflora

  the microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that inhabit a particular environment, especially the soil or a part of the body

  Example

  The microflora of the gut plays an important role in digestion.

• flora and fauna

  the plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

  Example

  The national park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.

• alien flora

  plants that are not native to a particular region and have been introduced by human activity

  Example

  The alien flora has caused significant ecological damage to the local ecosystem.

Origins of flora

from Latin 'flora', the goddess of flowers

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Summary: flora in Brief

'Flora' [ˈflɔːrə] refers to the plants of a specific region, habitat, or geological period. It can also refer to a treatise or list of such plants. Examples include 'The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse,' and 'The book contains a comprehensive list of the local flora.' Phrases like 'microflora' and 'flora and fauna' extend the term's meaning to microorganisms and animals.