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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Some of the most colorful plants are the most drought-tolerant, including native wildflowers.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the spring, the park comes to life with beautiful wildflowers like mountain laurel.
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Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Other honey flavors available on the site include wildflower and sage.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
During the spring, the park comes to life with beautiful wildflowers like mountain laurel.
—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Other honey flavors available on the site include wildflower and sage.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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