1. the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
2. a book or other work describing the plants of a particular area
Usage: technical

Examples

• The tropical flora of Costa Rica includes thousands of species.
• Desert flora has adapted to survive with very little water.
• Scientists are studying the ancient flora preserved in these fossils.
• The island’s unique flora evolved in isolation over millions of years.
• She used a field guide to identify the local flora during her hike.
• The botanist published a comprehensive flora of the region’s wildflowers.