flora
“flora” means “flora” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
flora
Also: plant life
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La flora del desierto es fascinante.
A2The desert flora is fascinating.
Es importante proteger la flora y fauna de la selva.
B1It is important to protect the flora and fauna of the jungle.
El cambio climático está destruyendo la flora local.
B2Climate change is destroying the local plant life.
flora
Also: microbiome
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El yogur ayuda a mantener la flora intestinal saludable.
B1Yogurt helps keep the gut flora healthy.
Los antibióticos pueden afectar tu flora bacteriana.
B2Antibiotics can affect your bacterial flora.
Es necesario recuperar la flora después de una infección.
C1It is necessary to recover the flora after an infection.
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Which of these belongs to the 'flora' of a forest?
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Comes from the Latin word 'Flora', who was the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime. It eventually came to mean all the plants in a specific area.
First recorded: 18th century (in a scientific context)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'flora' singular or plural?
It is a singular noun that represents a group. So you say 'La flora es bonita' (singular) even though you are talking about many plants.
How do I remember the difference between flora and fauna?
Think of 'Flora' as 'Flowers' (both start with FL) and 'Fauna' as 'Fawns' (baby deer, representing animals).
Can I use 'flora' for my garden plants?
Usually, 'flora' is used for the plants that naturally belong to a whole region or ecosystem. For a personal garden, it's more common to just say 'mis plantas' or 'mi jardín'.