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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The grounds lean into a romantic, almost pastoral mood, with wildflower gardens, a freeform heated pool, and both a guest cottage and a finished pool house.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Participants will make a seed ball that can be planted to grow wildflowers.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
New wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season).
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Last spring, the Midwest transplant was hankering to see some wildflowers.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Participants will make a seed ball that can be planted to grow wildflowers.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
New wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season).
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Last spring, the Midwest transplant was hankering to see some wildflowers.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wildflower
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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