The word "vegetations" generally refers to plants, but can also have medical connotations such as abnormal growths. Synonyms for the plant meaning include foliage, flora, greenery, shrubbery, verdure and plant life. Other synonyms for vegetation that relate to medical conditions include growths, tumors, polyps and lesions. When discussing the environment, vegetation can be replaced with flora, plant cover, or the flora and fauna of an area. For agriculture, words such as crops, cultivation, farming and harvest might work well as substitutes. Overall, there are many synonyms for vegetations that can be used depending on context and tone.