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 under-$30 wreath features silk daisies, eucalyptus leaves, jasmine, lavender, wildflowers, and delicate berry clusters arranged on a sturdy 24-inch frame for a pop of color that feels cheerful, not overdone.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The park’s mountains, valleys, forests, and rivers come alive after the winter thaw, and wildflowers usually begin to dot the landscape in May.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The wildflowers that grew there attracted pollinators.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Major outdoor scenes took place in the sweeping moors of Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically the unspoiled valley of Swaledale, known for picturesque landscapes comprising rivers, meadows and hills covered in swaths of wildflowers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The park’s mountains, valleys, forests, and rivers come alive after the winter thaw, and wildflowers usually begin to dot the landscape in May.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The wildflowers that grew there attracted pollinators.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Major outdoor scenes took place in the sweeping moors of Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically the unspoiled valley of Swaledale, known for picturesque landscapes comprising rivers, meadows and hills covered in swaths of wildflowers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Wildflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildflower. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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