Vegetation

/ˌvɛdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Plants collectively, especially the plants of a particular area or habitat.

The dense vegetation in the rainforest provides a habitat for countless species.

The plant life prevailing in a particular environment or region.

The vegetation along the riverbanks is lush and vibrant, supporting many forms of wildlife.

The act or process of growing plants.

Vegetation cover is critical for preventing soil erosion.

The condition of being covered with plant life.

After the mining operations ceased, the area slowly returned to its natural vegetation.

A specific type or category of flora.

The area is known for its unique vegetation that includes several rare species.

Derived from Latin 'vegetatio', meaning 'growth' or 'plant growth'.

vegetation cover

The layer of plants covering the ground in a specific area.

native vegetation

Plants that are indigenous to a region.

riparian vegetation

Plant life that specifically grows alongside rivers and streams.

flora

The plant life occurring in a particular region or period.

ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.

Getting high or inebriated, often associated with smoking marijuana.

After we hit the vegetation, everything seemed much funnier!

To zone out or be in a state of lethargy.

I just vegged out on the couch all day.