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Megaflora (from Ancient Greek μέγας megas "large" and Neo-Latin flora "plant life") refers to an exceptionally large plant species; Jared Farmer defined the term as "the largest vascular plants of a particular region, habitat, or epoch". Examples of megaflora include the Sequoioideae of California, Pando (a large Clonal colony of quaking aspen located in Utah), and a number of extinct plant species from the Mesozoic.
Megaflora (along with megafauna) are often seen as charismatic and have wide public appeal, making them particularly useful as the symbol or flagship species of conservation efforts.
Often symbolizing rootedness, spirituality and fruitfulness, these plants have become central to the high fantasy and science fiction genres. The Two Trees of Valinor from The Lord of The Rings and the Hometrees of Avatar are two mainstream examples.
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