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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Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle.
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Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Good points to a native wildflower called golden ragwort, which pollinators love, and researchers have found can successfully compete with garlic mustard.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Here, visitors will find miles of wetlands as well as expansive prairies covered with wildflowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Good points to a native wildflower called golden ragwort, which pollinators love, and researchers have found can successfully compete with garlic mustard.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Here, visitors will find miles of wetlands as well as expansive prairies covered with wildflowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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