Definitions

1. noun

the plants that grow in a particular region or period of time, or the plant life of a particular region or period of time.

“The unique flora of the Amazon rainforest is home to a vast array of exotic species.”

2. noun

a collection of plants, especially in a particular place or at a particular time.

“The museum’s collection of flora includes rare plants from around the world.”

3. noun

the department of a university that deals with botany.

“The faculty of flora at the university offers courses in plant biology and ecology.”

4. noun

a woman’s given name.

“Flora is a lovely name for a little girl.”

5. adjective

relating to or characteristic of plants.

“The flora of the forest is highly diverse.”