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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Their hooves help break up thick layers of dead grass, allowing native wildflowers a better chance to bloom in spring.
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Spring provides wildflower hiking, while fall is known for the colorful contrasts of yellow and orange leaves.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 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
The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, typically blooming from mid-March to May, expects a variety of wildflowers, including poppies, fiddleneck and redstem filaree in dense quantities.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Spring provides wildflower hiking, while fall is known for the colorful contrasts of yellow and orange leaves.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 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
The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, typically blooming from mid-March to May, expects a variety of wildflowers, including poppies, fiddleneck and redstem filaree in dense quantities.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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