as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Southern California is brimming with local garden tours that showcase everything from native flora to water-wise gardening techniques.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An outdoor hydromassage swimming pool serves as the perfect retreat, inviting guests to unwind amid a paradise of flora and fragrance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Together, the two group shows deliver an unusually complete portrayal of the natural world – its flora and fauna – through three-dimensional art.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Just 45 minutes east of San Juan, El Yunque National Forest stands as a testament to the lush beauty of Puerto Rico’s Cordillera Central, with all sorts of fascinating flora and fauna thriving within its boundaries.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An outdoor hydromassage swimming pool serves as the perfect retreat, inviting guests to unwind amid a paradise of flora and fragrance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Together, the two group shows deliver an unusually complete portrayal of the natural world – its flora and fauna – through three-dimensional art.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Just 45 minutes east of San Juan, El Yunque National Forest stands as a testament to the lush beauty of Puerto Rico’s Cordillera Central, with all sorts of fascinating flora and fauna thriving within its boundaries.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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