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Flora

Plant life of a region or time.

plant life

Flora refers to the plant life existing in a particular region or time, especially when considered collectively. It encompasses all types of vegetation including trees, shrubs, grasses, mosses, algae, fungi, and other non-woody plants.

Etymology

Flora is derived from the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

Explain Like I’m 5

Flora is all the plants that grow in a specific place, like a forest or your backyard.

Fun Facts

The term 'flora' comes from the Roman goddess of flowers, Flora
Early floras were often written to document medicinal plants
Different biomes have unique flora adapted to their environment

FAQ

What does flora include? Plants of all types, from trees to flowers
Where is flora found? In any geographical region or historical period
Why is studying flora important? It helps us understand ecosystems and biodiversity

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Plants Vegetation

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Trees Shrubs Grasses

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Ecosystem Biome

Indexes

ecological natural object

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