as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants
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Begonias are a huge and diverse group of plants prized for their beautiful foliage and flowers.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Open-air courtyards with lush tropical foliage and an infinity pool look out onto the ocean.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Its foliage releases a balsam-like fragrance when crushed.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Gorgeous, blue-tinged foliage grows in a dense mat covering the ground, providing evergreen color and stabilizing the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Open-air courtyards with lush tropical foliage and an infinity pool look out onto the ocean.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Its foliage releases a balsam-like fragrance when crushed.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Gorgeous, blue-tinged foliage grows in a dense mat covering the ground, providing evergreen color and stabilizing the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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