flora

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  1. noun Plants considered as a group, especially the plants of a particular country, region, or time.
  2. noun A treatise describing the plants of a region or time.
  3. noun The bacteria and other microorganisms that normally inhabit a bodily organ or part: intestinal flora.

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  • If you feel very strongly about the flora, my personal recommendation is a nice cactus pot -- cute, stirs no memories, lasts, little care required, and global-warming appropriate. —  TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends
  • I came by with supplies for a party a few hours later and it was a madhouse. letdogsvote: Some of the local flora, as they can be found in the wild. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz
  • "Removing invasive plants and sowing native flora is a fantastic way to restore water quality and wildlife habitat in any natural area," said Prysby. —  Media Newswire
  • The colorful splendor of flora has been a perennial a source of human interest and inspiration, (if you're in Chicago just take a look out your window), yet while many can appreciate plant color aesthetically, few of us are aware of the science behind it. —  The Chicago Blog
  • It's part of your NECESSARY flora, as the bacteria in our cut provides us with vitamins we need to survive. —  Progressive U - The new media voice for students
 

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