The fauna and flora of the Permian, which is partly a marine and partly a fresh-water formation, are allied, upon the whole, to those of the Carboniferous, but offer at the same time many contrasts.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Rather unsuccessful attempts have also been made to bring in the goddess flora, and suggest a corruption of flora-day to fit the present name.
"Cornwall"
G. E. Mitton
He'll be delighted at the picture I shall paint him of our flora and fauna.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn