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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Seven Sundays is another favorite, offering a few different cereal product lines, including Little Crispies and the more protein-forward Sunflower Cereal and Oat Protein Cereals, all of which are sweetened with refined sugar-free options like maple syrup, dates, or wildflower honey.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
On its fringes, volcanic islands gurgle and spit, their fertile slopes ablaze with wildflowers, capers, and Malvasia grapes.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The term superbloom refers to a phenomenon in which huge numbers of wildflowers bloom simultaneously, creating a spectacular sight across the floor of deserts and other arid territories.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The crew has started seeing wildflowers, trees and wildlife all return to the canyon.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
On its fringes, volcanic islands gurgle and spit, their fertile slopes ablaze with wildflowers, capers, and Malvasia grapes.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The term superbloom refers to a phenomenon in which huge numbers of wildflowers bloom simultaneously, creating a spectacular sight across the floor of deserts and other arid territories.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The crew has started seeing wildflowers, trees and wildlife all return to the canyon.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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