Definition of "vegetation" []

• The act or process of vegetating. (noun)
• The plants of an area or a region; plant life: The vegetation is lush on the Hawaiian Islands. (noun)
• Pathology An abnormal growth on the body. (noun)

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• "Hence genus and species stand in subaltern relation, and whatever is true of the genus is true of the species: If _All animal life is dependent on vegetation, All human life is dependent on vegetation_."
• "During May through December, the vegetation is a lush jungle green, offering a great variety of eco-tourism activities to give you full contact with the wonders of nature."
• "Arizona vegetation is tough and extremely well defended (as anyone knows who has brushed carelessly against a prickly-pear cactus)."