flora
Translation
flora
Examples
The book describes the flora of the island.
The book describes the flora of the island.
Grammar Patterns
((the flora of a place)) the plants of a particular region or period The book describes the flora of the island.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plant life, vegetation; Antonyms: fauna
Etymology
From Latin 'Flōra', the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Memory Tips
'Flora' sounds like 'flower'. It refers to all the plant life (flowers, trees, etc.) in an area. Its opposite is 'fauna' (animals).