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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Think of black-eyed Susans, the wildflowers.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
State officials have predicted moderate to strong wildflower blooms across California this year following widespread rainfall during the fall and winter, according to California State Parks.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Their hooves help break up thick layers of dead grass, allowing native wildflowers a better chance to bloom in spring.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lego Daffodils The Lego flower collection has tons of stunning options, like a bouquet of roses, cherry blossoms, and wildflowers, but this set is the only one that’s currently $10.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
State officials have predicted moderate to strong wildflower blooms across California this year following widespread rainfall during the fall and winter, according to California State Parks.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Their hooves help break up thick layers of dead grass, allowing native wildflowers a better chance to bloom in spring.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lego Daffodils The Lego flower collection has tons of stunning options, like a bouquet of roses, cherry blossoms, and wildflowers, but this set is the only one that’s currently $10.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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