Definition of "flora" []

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

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• "An indicator of the degradation of the flora is the allochthonous species that have established themselves in the wild, already accounting for 42%."
• "Probiotic soap will optimize healthy skin flora and help remove harmful pathogens as well as dirt and sweat."
• "These special places come in many forms: botanical gardens, arboretums, college and university gardens, glass-covered conservatories, nature centers, even zoos, where you may find flora from the habitat of the fauna on display."