wildflower
noun
wild·flow·er
ˈwī(-ə)ld-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: the flower of a wild or uncultivated plant or the plant bearing it
Examples of wildflower in a Sentence
a field full of wildflowers
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And in the spring and summer, wildflowers will thrive.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
These annual wildflowers readily self-seed and are deer-resistant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Planning Your Visit Nebraska wildflowers bloom in waves from late spring through early fall.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Do your research first if your garden bed is planted with native wildflowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
These annual wildflowers readily self-seed and are deer-resistant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Planning Your Visit Nebraska wildflowers bloom in waves from late spring through early fall.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Do your research first if your garden bed is planted with native wildflowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildflower
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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