Flora (en. Flora)
/ˈflo.ra/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The set of plant species present in a geographical area.
The flora of the Andes is extremely diverse.
La flora de los Andes es extremadamente diversa.
Set of plants that grow in a specific ecosystem.
The flora of the rainforest includes thousands of species.
La flora de la selva tropical incluye miles de especies.
Flora can also refer to vegetation in a historical or cultural context.
He studied the flora of ancient Greece in his research.
Estudió la flora de la antigua Grecia en su investigación.
Etymology
From Latin 'flora', referring to the goddesses of flowers and vegetation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flora and fauna
It refers to the set of plants and animals in an ecosystem.
flora y fauna
native flora
Set of plants that are native to a particular region.
flora nativa
artificial flora
Plants that have been cultivated or modified by humans.
flora artificial
Related Words
vegetation
Set of plants that cover an area.
vegetación
phytocenosis
Community of plant organisms that inhabit a specific place.
fitocenosis
ecosystem
Set of living and non-living beings that interact in an area.
ecosistema
Slang Meanings
Plant care
That girl is very flora, she always talks about her plants.
Esa chica es muy flora, siempre habla de sus plantas.
Nature lover
He is a true flora, he spends more time in the forest than in the city.
Es un verdadero flora, pasa más tiempo en el bosque que en la ciudad.