flora

 
Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːrə/

noun (plural floras)

[mass noun]
  • the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period: Britain’s native floraCompare with fauna
  • [count noun] a book or other work detailing the plants of a particular region or habitat.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin flos, flor- 'flower'