No matter where we go on the planet, there are stunning plants, flowers, and animals that catch our attention. They are two very important aspects of any ecosystem. Of all the living organisms on the planet, the most commonly seen by us are the plant life and the animal life. Apart from these two, more forms of life abound in the earth, but are harder to see with the naked eye. This is why the flora and fauna i.e. Plants and wildlife of the earth are fascinating to observe and study. Flora and fauna are words originating from Latin. Flora in Latin means the goddess of the flower. It is also derived from the word floral, which means relating to flowers. Therefore, flora is a group of indigenous plants in an ecosystem of a geographical region. The origin of the word fauna is a bit shrouded in mystery. According to Roman mythology, Fauna refers to the goddess of fertility. Fauna is sometimes referred to as "fauns", meaning forest spirits. By definition, fauna is a group of indigenous animals of any geographical region. So, the term flora and fauna was coined by biologists to refer to a collection of plants and animals specified in a given geographic location. This is why you hear phrases like flora and fauna of India, flora, and fauna of Indonesia and so on.