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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The taste is both floral and fresh, with hints of roses, wildflowers, and small red fruits.
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And as a bonus, the hikes to reach each one are beautiful on their own and feature wildflowers and native trees, including massive pines and oaks that will shade your journey.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Birds arrive in the thousands, wildflowers bloom, and travelers come to see the surreal pink-and-orange-colored lake that only forms once in a generation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And as a bonus, the hikes to reach each one are beautiful on their own and feature wildflowers and native trees, including massive pines and oaks that will shade your journey.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Birds arrive in the thousands, wildflowers bloom, and travelers come to see the surreal pink-and-orange-colored lake that only forms once in a generation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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