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flora

[flawr-uh, flohr-uh] / ˈflɔr ə, ˈfloʊr ə /
NOUN
vegetable life
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His background as an expert on South America adds color and authenticity to his narrative, offering rich descriptions of the land, flora and fauna of the Peruvian-Chilean coastline and highlands as backdrop to Miller’s adventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It is the best event the site has seen since 2016, with swathes of the desert transformed and covered in golden and violet flora.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

It takes in the affluent enclaves of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley and — where the urban sprawl finally yields to cactus, palo verde and other flora — Carefree and the Old West-themed Cave Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

In the light of this comparison, we shall ask: Did the flora and environment of the Fertile Crescent have clear advantages over those of New Guinea and the eastern United States?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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