flora Definition
- 1the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
- 2a 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
Phrases with flora
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.
Example
The national park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.
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
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.
