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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Under a tent shrouded in shade cloth at the Desert Botanical Garden, a place known for its showy cactus displays and wildflower blooms, sits a curious collection of inconspicuous plants that could be easily overlooked by the untrained eye.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Spring is the perfect time to visit as the rolling hills are bursting with wildflowers, while autumn offers a lineup of festivals, including the Washington County Fair, Texas Arts & Music Festival, and La Bahia Antiques Fall Show.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
The 100-acre property boasts a pool, two lakes, a wildflower meadow and a modern, glassy farmhouse with floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding fields.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Spring is the perfect time to visit as the rolling hills are bursting with wildflowers, while autumn offers a lineup of festivals, including the Washington County Fair, Texas Arts & Music Festival, and La Bahia Antiques Fall Show.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
The 100-acre property boasts a pool, two lakes, a wildflower meadow and a modern, glassy farmhouse with floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding fields.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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