flora
//ˈflɔːrə//
Noun
floraSingular
florasPlural
1
The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
The island has a unique flora that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
2
A book or other work describing or listing the plant species of a particular area.
The botanist published a comprehensive flora of the region's native plants.
3
The bacteria and other microorganisms that naturally inhabit a bodily organ or part.
A healthy gut flora is essential for proper digestion.