1. in a manner relating to or characteristic of the flora (plant life) of a region or time period
Usage: technical/scientific; used in botany, ecology, and biogeography

Examples

• The two regions are floristically distinct, each supporting unique plant communities.
• Floristically speaking, the rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.
• The island's flora is floristically similar to that of the mainland.
• Researchers compared the sites floristically to understand how climate change affects vegetation patterns.
• The wetland is floristically rich, containing over 200 native plant species.