vegetation

Example Sentences

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Rattlesnakes are known to hide among dense vegetation, in this case the poppies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

With long, slender legs and a lightweight frame, it likely moved quickly through vegetation, hunting small reptiles, amphibians, and early mammals.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Many plants and trees are already blooming, and vegetation is growing at a fantastic clip, fuelled by heavy rains in December and January.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"They're herbivores, so they feed on lots of different vegetation, so you'll often see piles of sticks with the bark chewed off."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He had been ordered out many times on “search and destroy” missions after planes had sprayed the herbicide Agent Orange to kill any vegetation in their path.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge