as in foliage
green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation The wildfires began in the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7 after a lack of rain in the Los Angeles area, leading to dry vegetation, created the perfect situation for blazes to start. Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 During wildfires, such particles can move via the collapse of sediment chunks that have amassed behind vegetation. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025 The particular poisons lofted into the air when houses and their contents burn, rather than just vegetation, could create even more complications. Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025 The Context Pacific Palisades, on the western edge of Los Angeles, is known for its luxury homes and scenic views but is highly vulnerable to wildfires due to its hillsides and dense vegetation. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vegetation 

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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