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

Recent Examples on the Web

Granite boulders and undulating rock formations surrounded by namesake Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) majestically reside among nearly 800 species of plants, from annually blooming wildflowers, to hardy bushes and palms, to 15 types of colorful and peculiar cacti. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026

The company later adopted the name Blue Bell Creameries, inspired by the native Texas bluebell wildflower. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026

Hike twin summits where hawks soar and wildflowers bloom. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Visitors can find various type of wildflowers such as sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose, along Henderson Canyon Road, Coyote Canyon and Borrego Palm Canyon, according to the state park. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildflower

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower

Kids Definition

wildflower

noun

wild·​flower

-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

: the flower of a wild plant or the plant bearing it