FLORA


Meaning of FLORA in English

n.

All species of plants that are found in a particular region, period, or special environment.

Six floral kingdoms are commonly distinguished: Boreal (Holarctic), Paleotropical, Neotropical, South African (Capensic), Australian, and Antarctic. These kingdoms are further broken down into subkingdoms and regions, over which there is some dispute.

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