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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But the reward is getting to access some of the national park’s most remote reaches, from pristine wildflower meadows to river-spanning bridges.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
For a natural look, grow goldenrod in groups of 3 to 5 plants in flower beds or plant them en masse for more fall color and to create a mini wildflower meadow that benefits wildlife year-round.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Take your typical yoga session to a grassy field filled with wildflowers.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
Bulbs are readily available from specialty nurseries and wildflower suppliers, but pay attention to the species, as the western native, Camassia quamash, is also commonly sold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
For a natural look, grow goldenrod in groups of 3 to 5 plants in flower beds or plant them en masse for more fall color and to create a mini wildflower meadow that benefits wildlife year-round.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Take your typical yoga session to a grassy field filled with wildflowers.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
Bulbs are readily available from specialty nurseries and wildflower suppliers, but pay attention to the species, as the western native, Camassia quamash, is also commonly sold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025
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 Dec. 2025.
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