Environment: English Vocabulary List

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

"The island has unique flora."

"The botanical garden showcases a diverse array of tropical flora, including many endangered species."

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

"The green belt surrounds the city."

"A green belt is a designated area of open land surrounding a city where development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl and protect the natural environment."

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

"The reservoir provides drinking water."

"A reservoir is an artificial lake built to store water for irrigation"